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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.76, 28,698.48 and 11,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.76, 28,698.48 and 11,364.84 is: 15,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.76 : 28,698.48 = 11,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.76/28,698.48 = 11,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.76x = 28,698.48 × 11,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.76x = 326,153,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,153,633.44/20,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.66

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