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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,095.62, 30,146.84 and 6,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,095.62, 30,146.84 and 6,944.92 is: 10,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,095.62 : 30,146.84 = 6,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,095.62/30,146.84 = 6,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,095.62x = 30,146.84 × 6,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,095.62x = 209,367,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,367,392.05/20,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.56

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