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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,954.64, 30,297.44 and 11,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,954.64, 30,297.44 and 11,883.04 is: 16,398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,954.64 : 30,297.44 = 11,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,954.64/30,297.44 = 11,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,954.64x = 30,297.44 × 11,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,954.64x = 360,025,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,025,691.42/21,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,398.62

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