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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,164.21, 40,708.73 and 19,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,164.21, 40,708.73 and 19,607.52 is: 29,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,164.21 : 40,708.73 = 19,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,164.21/40,708.73 = 19,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,164.21x = 40,708.73 × 19,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,164.21x = 798,197,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,197,100.05/27,164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,384.14

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