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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.33, 30,355.77 and 6,904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.33, 30,355.77 and 6,904.75 is: 10,358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.33 : 30,355.77 = 6,904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.33/30,355.77 = 6,904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.33x = 30,355.77 × 6,904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.33x = 209,599,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,599,002.91/20,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.07

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