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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,769.83, 30,033.72 and 14,213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,769.83, 30,033.72 and 14,213.73 is: 19,609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,769.83 : 30,033.72 = 14,213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,769.83/30,033.72 = 14,213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,769.83x = 30,033.72 × 14,213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,769.83x = 426,891,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,891,186.98/21,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.30

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