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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,270.56, 40,899.09 and 19,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,270.56, 40,899.09 and 19,350.02 is: 29,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,270.56 : 40,899.09 = 19,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,270.56/40,899.09 = 19,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,270.56x = 40,899.09 × 19,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,270.56x = 791,398,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,398,209.48/27,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,020.24

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