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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,449.88, 32,110.98 and 19,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,449.88, 32,110.98 and 19,197.24 is: 28,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,449.88 : 32,110.98 = 19,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,449.88/32,110.98 = 19,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,449.88x = 32,110.98 × 19,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,449.88x = 616,442,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,442,189.70/21,449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,738.72

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