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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,144.53, 30,235.25 and 10,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,144.53, 30,235.25 and 10,795.10 is: 16,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,144.53 : 30,235.25 = 10,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,144.53/30,235.25 = 10,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,144.53x = 30,235.25 × 10,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,144.53x = 326,392,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,392,493.30/20,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.54

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