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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,367.76, 41,017.56 and 13,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,367.76, 41,017.56 and 13,316.24 is: 19,957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,367.76 : 41,017.56 = 13,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,367.76/41,017.56 = 13,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,367.76x = 41,017.56 × 13,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,367.76x = 546,199,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,199,673.17/27,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.78

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