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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.89, 31,204.16 and 6,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.89, 31,204.16 and 6,015.93 is: 9,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.89 : 31,204.16 = 6,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.89/31,204.16 = 6,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.89x = 31,204.16 × 6,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.89x = 187,722,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,722,012.19/20,806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.11

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