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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,973.97, 30,324.11 and 11,902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,973.97, 30,324.11 and 11,902.43 is: 16,425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,973.97 : 30,324.11 = 11,902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,973.97/30,324.11 = 11,902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,973.97x = 30,324.11 × 11,902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,973.97x = 360,930,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,930,596.59/21,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.37

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