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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,309.70, 30,464.55 and 14,736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,309.70, 30,464.55 and 14,736.90 is: 22,105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,309.70 : 30,464.55 = 14,736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,309.70/30,464.55 = 14,736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,309.70x = 30,464.55 × 14,736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,309.70x = 448,953,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,953,026.90/20,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.35

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