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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.52, 31,463.28 and 19,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.52, 31,463.28 and 19,924.44 is: 29,886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.52 : 31,463.28 = 19,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.52/31,463.28 = 19,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.52x = 31,463.28 × 19,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.52x = 626,888,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,888,234.56/20,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,886.66

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