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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.71, 27,764.99 and 11,167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.71, 27,764.99 and 11,167.29 is: 15,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.71 : 27,764.99 = 11,167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.71/27,764.99 = 11,167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.71x = 27,764.99 × 11,167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.71x = 310,059,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,059,695.18/20,119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.74

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