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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.52, 30,168.52 and 11,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.52, 30,168.52 and 11,680.98 is: 17,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.52 : 30,168.52 = 11,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.52/30,168.52 = 11,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.52x = 30,168.52 × 11,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.52x = 352,397,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,397,878.75/20,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.06

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