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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,998.80, 92,996.98 and 20,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,998.80, 92,996.98 and 20,445.80 is: 30,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,998.80 : 92,996.98 = 20,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,998.80/92,996.98 = 20,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,998.80x = 92,996.98 × 20,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,998.80x = 1,901,397,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,397,137.58/61,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,668.29

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