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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.72, 30,623.84 and 10,543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.72, 30,623.84 and 10,543.84 is: 15,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.72 : 30,623.84 = 10,543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.72/30,623.84 = 10,543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.72x = 30,623.84 × 10,543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.72x = 322,892,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,892,869.15/20,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,819.77

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