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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.19, 28,554.49 and 11,739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.19, 28,554.49 and 11,739.07 is: 16,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.19 : 28,554.49 = 11,739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.19/28,554.49 = 11,739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.19x = 28,554.49 × 11,739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.19x = 335,203,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,203,156.92/20,691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.28

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