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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,359.55, 29,476.62 and 11,928.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,359.55, 29,476.62 and 11,928.12 is: 16,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,359.55 : 29,476.62 = 11,928.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,359.55/29,476.62 = 11,928.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,359.55x = 29,476.62 × 11,928.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,359.55x = 351,600,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,600,660.55/21,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.05

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