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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,866.63, 28,795.92 and 11,306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,866.63, 28,795.92 and 11,306.77 is: 15,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,866.63 : 28,795.92 = 11,306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,866.63/28,795.92 = 11,306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,866.63x = 28,795.92 × 11,306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,866.63x = 325,588,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,588,837.97/20,866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.33

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