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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.76, 37,466.99 and 15,213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.76, 37,466.99 and 15,213.49 is: 20,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.76 : 37,466.99 = 15,213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.76/37,466.99 = 15,213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.76x = 37,466.99 × 15,213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.76x = 570,003,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,003,677.70/27,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.02

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