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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.08, 29,545.24 and 11,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.08, 29,545.24 and 11,849.40 is: 16,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.08 : 29,545.24 = 11,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.08/29,545.24 = 11,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.08x = 29,545.24 × 11,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.08x = 350,093,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,093,366.86/21,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,351.80

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