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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.31, 28,697.07 and 11,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.31, 28,697.07 and 11,363.94 is: 15,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.31 : 28,697.07 = 11,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.31/28,697.07 = 11,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.31x = 28,697.07 × 11,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.31x = 326,111,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,111,781.66/20,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.99

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