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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.52, 41,198.68 and 19,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.52, 41,198.68 and 19,023.70 is: 28,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.52 : 41,198.68 = 19,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.52/41,198.68 = 19,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.52x = 41,198.68 × 19,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.52x = 783,751,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,751,328.72/27,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,535.83

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