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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,369.12, 41,053.68 and 15,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,369.12, 41,053.68 and 15,674.16 is: 23,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,369.12 : 41,053.68 = 15,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,369.12/41,053.68 = 15,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,369.12x = 41,053.68 × 15,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,369.12x = 643,481,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,481,948.91/27,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.24

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