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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,973.57, 32,950.51 and 13,093.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,973.57, 32,950.51 and 13,093.09 is: 19,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,973.57 : 32,950.51 = 13,093.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,973.57/32,950.51 = 13,093.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,973.57x = 32,950.51 × 13,093.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,973.57x = 431,423,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,423,877.87/21,973.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.77

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