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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,605.24, 30,913.62 and 6,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,605.24, 30,913.62 and 6,763.96 is: 10,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,605.24 : 30,913.62 = 6,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,605.24/30,913.62 = 6,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,605.24x = 30,913.62 × 6,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,605.24x = 209,098,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,098,489.14/20,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.83

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