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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,452.58, 41,098.67 and 24,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,452.58, 41,098.67 and 24,826.13 is: 37,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,452.58 : 41,098.67 = 24,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,452.58/41,098.67 = 24,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,452.58x = 41,098.67 × 24,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,452.58x = 1,020,320,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,320,924.25/27,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,166.67

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