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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.80, 32,729.70 and 19,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.80, 32,729.70 and 19,227.80 is: 28,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.80 : 32,729.70 = 19,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.80/32,729.70 = 19,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.80x = 32,729.70 × 19,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.80x = 629,320,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,320,125.66/21,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,841.70

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