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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,109.31, 17,989.10 and 11,921.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,109.31, 17,989.10 and 11,921.31 is: 16,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,109.31 : 17,989.10 = 11,921.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,109.31/17,989.10 = 11,921.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,109.31x = 17,989.10 × 11,921.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,109.31x = 214,453,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,453,578.11/13,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,358.88

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