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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,773.76, 30,049.92 and 13,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,773.76, 30,049.92 and 13,275.24 is: 18,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,773.76 : 30,049.92 = 13,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,773.76/30,049.92 = 13,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,773.76x = 30,049.92 × 13,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,773.76x = 398,919,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,919,899.98/21,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.13

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