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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,994.24, 101,991.35 and 21,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,994.24, 101,991.35 and 21,247.12 is: 31,870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,994.24 : 101,991.35 = 21,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,994.24/101,991.35 = 21,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,994.24x = 101,991.35 × 21,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,994.24x = 2,167,021,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,021,836.22/67,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,870.67

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