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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.16, 31,155.57 and 19,761.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.16, 31,155.57 and 19,761.71 is: 29,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.16 : 31,155.57 = 19,761.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.16/31,155.57 = 19,761.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.16x = 31,155.57 × 19,761.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.16x = 615,687,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,687,183.45/20,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,642.88

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