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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.31, 30,153.96 and 6,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.31, 30,153.96 and 6,059.03 is: 9,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.31 : 30,153.96 = 6,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.31/30,153.96 = 6,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.31x = 30,153.96 × 6,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.31x = 182,703,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,703,597.49/20,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.04

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