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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.73, 37,304.23 and 15,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.73, 37,304.23 and 15,096.54 is: 20,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.73 : 37,304.23 = 15,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.73/37,304.23 = 15,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.73x = 37,304.23 × 15,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.73x = 563,164,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,164,800.36/27,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.16

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