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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.04, 37,915.08 and 21,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.04, 37,915.08 and 21,483 is: 29,658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.04 : 37,915.08 = 21,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.04/37,915.08 = 21,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.04x = 37,915.08 × 21,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.04x = 814,529,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,529,663.64/27,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,658.04

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