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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,482.22, 41,195.52 and 10,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,482.22, 41,195.52 and 10,854 is: 16,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,482.22 : 41,195.52 = 10,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,482.22/41,195.52 = 10,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,482.22x = 41,195.52 × 10,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,482.22x = 447,136,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,136,174.08/27,482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.02

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