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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.20, 30,144.30 and 6,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.20, 30,144.30 and 6,947.20 is: 10,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.20 : 30,144.30 = 6,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.20/30,144.30 = 6,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.20x = 30,144.30 × 6,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.20x = 209,418,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,418,480.96/20,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.80

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