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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.03, 30,991.42 and 6,621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.03, 30,991.42 and 6,621.58 is: 9,931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.03 : 30,991.42 = 6,621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.03/30,991.42 = 6,621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.03x = 30,991.42 × 6,621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.03x = 205,212,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,212,072.81/20,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.36

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