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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.94, 37,622.74 and 15,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.94, 37,622.74 and 15,163.46 is: 20,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.94 : 37,622.74 = 15,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.94/37,622.74 = 15,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.94x = 37,622.74 × 15,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.94x = 570,490,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,490,913.08/27,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.97

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