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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,305.08, 31,955.46 and 7,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,305.08, 31,955.46 and 7,453 is: 11,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,305.08 : 31,955.46 = 7,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,305.08/31,955.46 = 7,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,305.08x = 31,955.46 × 7,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,305.08x = 238,164,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,164,043.38/21,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.74

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