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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,973.95, 32,941.49 and 19,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,973.95, 32,941.49 and 19,848.51 is: 29,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,973.95 : 32,941.49 = 19,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,973.95/32,941.49 = 19,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,973.95x = 32,941.49 × 19,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,973.95x = 653,839,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,839,394.44/21,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,755.21

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