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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.04, 41,002.52 and 21,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.04, 41,002.52 and 21,088.28 is: 31,647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.04 : 41,002.52 = 21,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.04/41,002.52 = 21,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.04x = 41,002.52 × 21,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.04x = 864,672,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,672,622.47/27,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,647.44

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