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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,961.64, 32,901.13 and 10,855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,961.64, 32,901.13 and 10,855.33 is: 16,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,961.64 : 32,901.13 = 10,855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,961.64/32,901.13 = 10,855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,961.64x = 32,901.13 × 10,855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,961.64x = 357,152,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,152,404.74/21,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.56

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