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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,564.76, 30,775.86 and 12,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,564.76, 30,775.86 and 12,663.76 is: 18,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,564.76 : 30,775.86 = 12,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,564.76/30,775.86 = 12,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,564.76x = 30,775.86 × 12,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,564.76x = 389,738,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,738,104.83/20,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.75

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