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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,356.62, 41,036.94 and 9,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,356.62, 41,036.94 and 9,826.60 is: 14,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,356.62 : 41,036.94 = 9,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,356.62/41,036.94 = 9,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,356.62x = 41,036.94 × 9,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,356.62x = 403,253,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,253,594.60/27,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.62

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