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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.65, 41,023.05 and 10,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.65, 41,023.05 and 10,699.82 is: 16,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.65 : 41,023.05 = 10,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.65/41,023.05 = 10,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.65x = 41,023.05 × 10,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.65x = 438,939,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,939,250.85/27,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,043.31

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