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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,454, 30,692.64 and 11,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,454, 30,692.64 and 11,094.24 is: 16,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,454 : 30,692.64 = 11,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,454/30,692.64 = 11,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,454x = 30,692.64 × 11,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,454x = 340,511,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,511,514.39/20,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.67

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