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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,881.80, 31,322.70 and 19,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,881.80, 31,322.70 and 19,909.80 is: 29,864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,881.80 : 31,322.70 = 19,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,881.80/31,322.70 = 19,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,881.80x = 31,322.70 × 19,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,881.80x = 623,628,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,628,692.46/20,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,864.70

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