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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.80, 31,814.40 and 19,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.80, 31,814.40 and 19,790.40 is: 29,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.80 : 31,814.40 = 19,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.80/31,814.40 = 19,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.80x = 31,814.40 × 19,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.80x = 629,619,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,619,701.76/21,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,754.06

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