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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,722.06, 29,960.98 and 19,935.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,722.06, 29,960.98 and 19,935.31 is: 27,496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,722.06 : 29,960.98 = 19,935.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,722.06/29,960.98 = 19,935.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,722.06x = 29,960.98 × 19,935.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,722.06x = 597,281,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,281,299.46/21,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,496.54

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