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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,154.76, 40,754.15 and 14,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,154.76, 40,754.15 and 14,010.89 is: 21,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,154.76 : 40,754.15 = 14,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,154.76/40,754.15 = 14,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,154.76x = 40,754.15 × 14,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,154.76x = 571,001,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,001,842.64/27,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.69

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