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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.52, 28,698.30 and 11,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.52, 28,698.30 and 11,364.60 is: 15,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.52 : 28,698.30 = 11,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.52/28,698.30 = 11,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.52x = 28,698.30 × 11,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.52x = 326,144,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,144,700.18/20,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.41

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