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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.63, 30,315.92 and 6,359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.63, 30,315.92 and 6,359.63 is: 9,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.63 : 30,315.92 = 6,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.63/30,315.92 = 6,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.63x = 30,315.92 × 6,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.63x = 192,797,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,797,850.93/20,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.43

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