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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,869.72, 92,814.84 and 20,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,869.72, 92,814.84 and 20,307 is: 30,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,869.72 : 92,814.84 = 20,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,869.72/92,814.84 = 20,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,869.72x = 92,814.84 × 20,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,869.72x = 1,884,790,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,790,955.88/61,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,463.87

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