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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.94, 37,829.34 and 15,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.94, 37,829.34 and 15,475.23 is: 21,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.94 : 37,829.34 = 15,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.94/37,829.34 = 15,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.94x = 37,829.34 × 15,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.94x = 585,417,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,417,737.25/27,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.08

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