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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.84, 37,826.69 and 15,473.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.84, 37,826.69 and 15,473.93 is: 21,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.84 : 37,826.69 = 15,473.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.84/37,826.69 = 15,473.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.84x = 37,826.69 × 15,473.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.84x = 585,327,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,327,286.69/27,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.87

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