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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,393.54, 29,524.44 and 11,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,393.54, 29,524.44 and 11,962.14 is: 16,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,393.54 : 29,524.44 = 11,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,393.54/29,524.44 = 11,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,393.54x = 29,524.44 × 11,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,393.54x = 353,175,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,175,484.70/21,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.51

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