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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.92, 31,692.34 and 13,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.92, 31,692.34 and 13,773.44 is: 20,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.92 : 31,692.34 = 13,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.92/31,692.34 = 13,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.92x = 31,692.34 × 13,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.92x = 436,512,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,512,543.45/21,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.99

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