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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.19, 31,209.95 and 11,465.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.19, 31,209.95 and 11,465.73 is: 17,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.19 : 31,209.95 = 11,465.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.19/31,209.95 = 11,465.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.19x = 31,209.95 × 11,465.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.19x = 357,844,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,844,888.68/20,807.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.14

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