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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.07, 40,752.21 and 24,375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.07, 40,752.21 and 24,375.62 is: 36,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.07 : 40,752.21 = 24,375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.07/40,752.21 = 24,375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.07x = 40,752.21 × 24,375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.07x = 993,360,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,360,385.12/27,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,566.22

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