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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.84, 30,952.14 and 8,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.84, 30,952.14 and 8,941.24 is: 13,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.84 : 30,952.14 = 8,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.84/30,952.14 = 8,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.84x = 30,952.14 × 8,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.84x = 276,750,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,750,512.25/20,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.01

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