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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,930.16, 28,884.88 and 13,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,930.16, 28,884.88 and 13,844.24 is: 19,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,930.16 : 28,884.88 = 13,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,930.16/28,884.88 = 13,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,930.16x = 28,884.88 × 13,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,930.16x = 399,889,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,889,211.09/20,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.88

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