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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,650.91, 29,867.25 and 13,150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,650.91, 29,867.25 and 13,150.77 is: 18,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,650.91 : 29,867.25 = 13,150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,650.91/29,867.25 = 13,150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,650.91x = 29,867.25 × 13,150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,650.91x = 392,777,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,777,194.86/21,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.37

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