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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.93, 30,301.80 and 6,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.93, 30,301.80 and 6,346.93 is: 9,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.93 : 30,301.80 = 6,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.93/30,301.80 = 6,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.93x = 30,301.80 × 6,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.93x = 192,323,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,323,403.47/20,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.94

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