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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,369.22, 41,100.74 and 16,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,369.22, 41,100.74 and 16,901.17 is: 25,380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,369.22 : 41,100.74 = 16,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,369.22/41,100.74 = 16,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,369.22x = 41,100.74 × 16,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,369.22x = 694,650,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,650,593.87/27,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,380.72

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