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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,392.22, 30,589.95 and 8,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,392.22, 30,589.95 and 8,705.54 is: 13,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392.22 : 30,589.95 = 8,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392.22/30,589.95 = 8,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392.22x = 30,589.95 × 8,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392.22x = 266,302,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,302,033.32/20,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.00

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