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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.98, 30,546.18 and 9,828.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.98, 30,546.18 and 9,828.41 is: 14,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.98 : 30,546.18 = 9,828.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.98/30,546.18 = 9,828.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.98x = 30,546.18 × 9,828.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.98x = 300,220,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,220,228.24/20,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,752.13

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