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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,052.62, 40,512.69 and 22,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,052.62, 40,512.69 and 22,343.82 is: 33,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,052.62 : 40,512.69 = 22,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,052.62/40,512.69 = 22,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,052.62x = 40,512.69 × 22,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,052.62x = 905,208,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,208,253.08/27,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,461.02

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