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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.88, 28,697.30 and 11,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.88, 28,697.30 and 11,364.44 is: 15,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.88 : 28,697.30 = 11,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.88/28,697.30 = 11,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.88x = 28,697.30 × 11,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.88x = 326,128,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,128,744.01/20,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.37

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