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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.73, 41,058.39 and 24,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.73, 41,058.39 and 24,799.32 is: 37,126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.73 : 41,058.39 = 24,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.73/41,058.39 = 24,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.73x = 41,058.39 × 24,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.73x = 1,018,220,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,220,152.29/27,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.46

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