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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.64, 41,033.96 and 9,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.64, 41,033.96 and 9,824.60 is: 14,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.64 : 41,033.96 = 9,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.64/41,033.96 = 9,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.64x = 41,033.96 × 9,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.64x = 403,142,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,142,243.42/27,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.62

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