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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,423.88, 41,104.86 and 25,208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,423.88, 41,104.86 and 25,208.68 is: 37,784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,423.88 : 41,104.86 = 25,208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,423.88/41,104.86 = 25,208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,423.88x = 41,104.86 × 25,208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,423.88x = 1,036,199,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,199,262.18/27,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,784.56

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