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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,298.92, 30,445.61 and 6,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,298.92, 30,445.61 and 6,067.20 is: 9,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,298.92 : 30,445.61 = 6,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,298.92/30,445.61 = 6,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,298.92x = 30,445.61 × 6,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,298.92x = 184,719,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,719,574.66/20,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.97

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