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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.59, 30,768.90 and 7,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.59, 30,768.90 and 7,364.08 is: 11,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.59 : 30,768.90 = 7,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.59/30,768.90 = 7,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.59x = 30,768.90 × 7,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.59x = 226,584,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,584,450.45/20,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.65

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