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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.47, 30,997.25 and 6,619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.47, 30,997.25 and 6,619.96 is: 9,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.47 : 30,997.25 = 6,619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.47/30,997.25 = 6,619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.47x = 30,997.25 × 6,619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.47x = 205,200,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,200,555.11/20,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.60

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