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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,394.76, 37,804.69 and 14,819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,394.76, 37,804.69 and 14,819.50 is: 20,450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,394.76 : 37,804.69 = 14,819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,394.76/37,804.69 = 14,819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,394.76x = 37,804.69 × 14,819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,394.76x = 560,246,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,246,603.46/27,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.87

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