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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.89, 41,198.83 and 12,670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.89, 41,198.83 and 12,670.43 is: 19,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.89 : 41,198.83 = 12,670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.89/41,198.83 = 12,670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.89x = 41,198.83 × 12,670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.89x = 522,006,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,006,891.60/27,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.64

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