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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,454.85, 30,666.08 and 11,220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,454.85, 30,666.08 and 11,220.85 is: 16,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,454.85 : 30,666.08 = 11,220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,454.85/30,666.08 = 11,220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,454.85x = 30,666.08 × 11,220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,454.85x = 344,099,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,099,427.66/20,454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.39

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