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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414.31, 30,592.95 and 11,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414.31, 30,592.95 and 11,034.10 is: 16,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414.31 : 30,592.95 = 11,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414.31/30,592.95 = 11,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414.31x = 30,592.95 × 11,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414.31x = 337,565,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,565,669.60/20,414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,535.74

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