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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,675.92, 29,925.66 and 13,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,675.92, 29,925.66 and 13,724.96 is: 18,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,675.92 : 29,925.66 = 13,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,675.92/29,925.66 = 13,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,675.92x = 29,925.66 × 13,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,675.92x = 410,728,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,728,486.47/21,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.61

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