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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.73, 30,503.36 and 7,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.73, 30,503.36 and 7,006.92 is: 10,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.73 : 30,503.36 = 7,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.73/30,503.36 = 7,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.73x = 30,503.36 × 7,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.73x = 213,734,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,734,603.25/20,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.85

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