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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,041, 106,563.42 and 21,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,041, 106,563.42 and 21,793 is: 32,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,041 : 106,563.42 = 21,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,041/106,563.42 = 21,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,041x = 106,563.42 × 21,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,041x = 2,322,336,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,336,612.06/71,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,690.09

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