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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,418.44, 41,023.98 and 25,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,418.44, 41,023.98 and 25,759.56 is: 38,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,418.44 : 41,023.98 = 25,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,418.44/41,023.98 = 25,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,418.44x = 41,023.98 × 25,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,418.44x = 1,056,759,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,759,674.25/27,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,541.93

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