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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,212.55, 30,307.06 and 7,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,212.55, 30,307.06 and 7,733.44 is: 11,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,212.55 : 30,307.06 = 7,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,212.55/30,307.06 = 7,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,212.55x = 30,307.06 × 7,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,212.55x = 234,377,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,377,734.99/20,212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.65

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