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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,907.72, 30,246.78 and 19,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,907.72, 30,246.78 and 19,545.76 is: 26,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,907.72 : 30,246.78 = 19,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,907.72/30,246.78 = 19,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,907.72x = 30,246.78 × 19,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,907.72x = 591,196,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,196,302.65/21,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,985.75

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