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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,575.82, 29,780.22 and 19,333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,575.82, 29,780.22 and 19,333.86 is: 26,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,575.82 : 29,780.22 = 19,333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,575.82/29,780.22 = 19,333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,575.82x = 29,780.22 × 19,333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,575.82x = 575,766,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,766,604.25/21,575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.73

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