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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.76, 30,306.93 and 7,054.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.76, 30,306.93 and 7,054.07 is: 10,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.76 : 30,306.93 = 7,054.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.76/30,306.93 = 7,054.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.76x = 30,306.93 × 7,054.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.76x = 213,787,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,787,027.72/20,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.64

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