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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,302.66, 37,670.13 and 15,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,302.66, 37,670.13 and 15,365.30 is: 21,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,302.66 : 37,670.13 = 15,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,302.66/37,670.13 = 15,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,302.66x = 37,670.13 × 15,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,302.66x = 578,812,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,812,848.49/27,302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.87

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