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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,575.83, 30,904.76 and 19,415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,575.83, 30,904.76 and 19,415.31 is: 29,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,575.83 : 30,904.76 = 19,415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,575.83/30,904.76 = 19,415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,575.83x = 30,904.76 × 19,415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,575.83x = 600,025,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,025,495.88/20,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,161.67

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