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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,769.93, 28,662.66 and 11,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,769.93, 28,662.66 and 11,338.74 is: 15,647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769.93 : 28,662.66 = 11,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769.93/28,662.66 = 11,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769.93x = 28,662.66 × 11,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769.93x = 324,998,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,998,449.45/20,769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.55

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