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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,195.21, 40,803.19 and 15,362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,195.21, 40,803.19 and 15,362.33 is: 23,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,195.21 : 40,803.19 = 15,362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,195.21/40,803.19 = 15,362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,195.21x = 40,803.19 × 15,362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,195.21x = 626,831,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,831,827.41/27,195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.35

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