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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,604.91, 32,407.61 and 6,022.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,604.91, 32,407.61 and 6,022.53 is: 9,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,604.91 : 32,407.61 = 6,022.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,604.91/32,407.61 = 6,022.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,604.91x = 32,407.61 × 6,022.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,604.91x = 195,175,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,175,773.34/21,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.86

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