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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.94, 30,399.28 and 6,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.94, 30,399.28 and 6,411.94 is: 9,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.94 : 30,399.28 = 6,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.94/30,399.28 = 6,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.94x = 30,399.28 × 6,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.94x = 194,918,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,918,267.38/20,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.45

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