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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.76, 41,006.70 and 16,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.76, 41,006.70 and 16,210.70 is: 24,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.76 : 41,006.70 = 16,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.76/41,006.70 = 16,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.76x = 41,006.70 × 16,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.76x = 664,747,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,747,106.66/27,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.60

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