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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,078.58, 29,094.51 and 13,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,078.58, 29,094.51 and 13,913.72 is: 19,204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,078.58 : 29,094.51 = 13,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,078.58/29,094.51 = 13,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,078.58x = 29,094.51 × 13,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,078.58x = 404,812,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,812,865.68/21,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.94

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