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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.81, 37,483.96 and 19,632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.81, 37,483.96 and 19,632.22 is: 27,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.81 : 37,483.96 = 19,632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.81/37,483.96 = 19,632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.81x = 37,483.96 × 19,632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.81x = 735,893,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,893,349.19/27,174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,079.98

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