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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,397.64, 41,097.98 and 13,369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,397.64, 41,097.98 and 13,369.63 is: 20,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,397.64 : 41,097.98 = 13,369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,397.64/41,097.98 = 13,369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,397.64x = 41,097.98 × 13,369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,397.64x = 549,464,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,464,909.67/27,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.19

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