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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.70, 41,198.55 and 20,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.70, 41,198.55 and 20,904.70 is: 31,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.70 : 41,198.55 = 20,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.70/41,198.55 = 20,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.70x = 41,198.55 × 20,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.70x = 861,243,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,243,328.19/27,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,357.05

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