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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.76, 30,300.84 and 6,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.76, 30,300.84 and 6,348.76 is: 9,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.76 : 30,300.84 = 6,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.76/30,300.84 = 6,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.76x = 30,300.84 × 6,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.76x = 192,372,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,372,760.96/20,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.52

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