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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,383.22, 30,579.44 and 7,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,383.22, 30,579.44 and 7,235.60 is: 10,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,383.22 : 30,579.44 = 7,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,383.22/30,579.44 = 7,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,383.22x = 30,579.44 × 7,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,383.22x = 221,260,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,260,406.99/20,383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.03

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