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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,394.71, 37,804.77 and 14,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,394.71, 37,804.77 and 14,819.46 is: 20,450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,394.71 : 37,804.77 = 14,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,394.71/37,804.77 = 14,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,394.71x = 37,804.77 × 14,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,394.71x = 560,246,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,246,276.82/27,394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.89

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