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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,226.65, 30,353.47 and 7,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,226.65, 30,353.47 and 7,079.02 is: 10,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,226.65 : 30,353.47 = 7,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,226.65/30,353.47 = 7,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,226.65x = 30,353.47 × 7,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,226.65x = 214,872,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,872,821.20/20,226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.25

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