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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,759.68, 30,027.96 and 11,823.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,759.68, 30,027.96 and 11,823.68 is: 16,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,759.68 : 30,027.96 = 11,823.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,759.68/30,027.96 = 11,823.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,759.68x = 30,027.96 × 11,823.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,759.68x = 355,040,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,040,990.09/21,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,316.46

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