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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,650.76, 29,867.94 and 13,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,650.76, 29,867.94 and 13,704.72 is: 18,906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,650.76 : 29,867.94 = 13,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,650.76/29,867.94 = 13,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,650.76x = 29,867.94 × 13,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,650.76x = 409,331,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,331,754.68/21,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.11

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