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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,144.54, 37,466.96 and 19,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,144.54, 37,466.96 and 19,079.98 is: 26,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,144.54 : 37,466.96 = 19,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,144.54/37,466.96 = 19,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,144.54x = 37,466.96 × 19,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,144.54x = 714,868,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,868,763.77/27,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.63

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