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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,204.93, 30,320.36 and 9,811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,204.93, 30,320.36 and 9,811.01 is: 14,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,204.93 : 30,320.36 = 9,811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,204.93/30,320.36 = 9,811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,204.93x = 30,320.36 × 9,811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,204.93x = 297,473,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,473,355.16/20,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.81

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