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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,396.64, 41,058.96 and 14,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,396.64, 41,058.96 and 14,921.92 is: 22,363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,396.64 : 41,058.96 = 14,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,396.64/41,058.96 = 14,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,396.64x = 41,058.96 × 14,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,396.64x = 612,678,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,678,516.40/27,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.27

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