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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,560.75, 30,845.99 and 6,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,560.75, 30,845.99 and 6,709.75 is: 10,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,560.75 : 30,845.99 = 6,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,560.75/30,845.99 = 6,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,560.75x = 30,845.99 × 6,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,560.75x = 206,968,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,968,881.40/20,560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.21

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