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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,082.82, 30,127.68 and 6,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,082.82, 30,127.68 and 6,932.08 is: 10,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,082.82 : 30,127.68 = 6,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,082.82/30,127.68 = 6,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,082.82x = 30,127.68 × 6,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,082.82x = 208,847,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,847,487.97/20,082.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.31

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