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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,415.98, 30,623.83 and 7,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,415.98, 30,623.83 and 7,268.82 is: 10,903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,415.98 : 30,623.83 = 7,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,415.98/30,623.83 = 7,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,415.98x = 30,623.83 × 7,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,415.98x = 222,599,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,599,107.98/20,415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.18

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