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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.73, 40,991.04 and 21,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.73, 40,991.04 and 21,105.37 is: 31,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.73 : 40,991.04 = 21,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.73/40,991.04 = 21,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.73x = 40,991.04 × 21,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.73x = 865,131,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,131,065.88/27,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,626.38

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