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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,996.08, 30,354.64 and 13,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,996.08, 30,354.64 and 13,047.92 is: 18,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,996.08 : 30,354.64 = 13,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,996.08/30,354.64 = 13,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,996.08x = 30,354.64 × 13,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,996.08x = 396,064,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,064,914.35/21,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.16

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