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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.22, 28,991.68 and 13,835.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.22, 28,991.68 and 13,835.00 is: 19,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.22 : 28,991.68 = 13,835.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.22/28,991.68 = 13,835.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.22x = 28,991.68 × 13,835.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.22x = 401,099,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,099,713.18/21,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.33

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