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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,707.82, 29,952.99 and 13,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,707.82, 29,952.99 and 13,327.02 is: 18,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,707.82 : 29,952.99 = 13,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,707.82/29,952.99 = 13,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,707.82x = 29,952.99 × 13,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,707.82x = 399,184,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,184,096.79/21,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.95

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