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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,369.98, 41,078.03 and 10,741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,369.98, 41,078.03 and 10,741.69 is: 16,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,369.98 : 41,078.03 = 10,741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,369.98/41,078.03 = 10,741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,369.98x = 41,078.03 × 10,741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,369.98x = 441,247,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,247,258.68/27,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,121.58

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