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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,905.95, 101,858.72 and 21,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,905.95, 101,858.72 and 21,158.82 is: 31,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,905.95 : 101,858.72 = 21,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,905.95/101,858.72 = 21,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,905.95x = 101,858.72 × 21,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,905.95x = 2,155,210,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,210,216.12/67,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.17

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