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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,923.91, 30,242.95 and 12,969.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,923.91, 30,242.95 and 12,969.69 is: 17,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,923.91 : 30,242.95 = 12,969.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,923.91/30,242.95 = 12,969.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,923.91x = 30,242.95 × 12,969.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,923.91x = 392,241,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,241,540.35/21,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.04

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