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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,849.63, 30,152.48 and 11,913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,849.63, 30,152.48 and 11,913.63 is: 16,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,849.63 : 30,152.48 = 11,913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,849.63/30,152.48 = 11,913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,849.63x = 30,152.48 × 11,913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,849.63x = 359,225,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,225,490.30/21,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.80

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