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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.54, 29,249.91 and 11,764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.54, 29,249.91 and 11,764.17 is: 16,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.54 : 29,249.91 = 11,764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.54/29,249.91 = 11,764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.54x = 29,249.91 × 11,764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.54x = 344,100,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,100,913.72/21,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.59

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