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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.53, 31,214.62 and 6,766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.53, 31,214.62 and 6,766.47 is: 10,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.53 : 31,214.62 = 6,766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.53/31,214.62 = 6,766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.53x = 31,214.62 × 6,766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.53x = 211,212,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,212,789.79/20,807.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.79

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