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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.70, 32,729.55 and 14,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.70, 32,729.55 and 14,907.70 is: 22,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.70 : 32,729.55 = 14,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.70/32,729.55 = 14,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.70x = 32,729.55 × 14,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.70x = 487,922,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,922,312.54/21,819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.55

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