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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.76, 30,967.26 and 10,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.76, 30,967.26 and 10,289.80 is: 15,415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.76 : 30,967.26 = 10,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.76/30,967.26 = 10,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.76x = 30,967.26 × 10,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.76x = 318,646,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,646,911.95/20,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.35

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