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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.76, 37,766.08 and 14,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.76, 37,766.08 and 14,791.52 is: 20,412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.76 : 37,766.08 = 14,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.76/37,766.08 = 14,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.76x = 37,766.08 × 14,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.76x = 558,617,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,617,727.64/27,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.27

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