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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,799.59, 28,702.96 and 11,367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,799.59, 28,702.96 and 11,367.95 is: 15,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,799.59 : 28,702.96 = 11,367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,799.59/28,702.96 = 11,367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,799.59x = 28,702.96 × 11,367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,799.59x = 326,293,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,293,642.20/20,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.51

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