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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,494.62, 41,233.69 and 14,339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,494.62, 41,233.69 and 14,339.81 is: 21,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,494.62 : 41,233.69 = 14,339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,494.62/41,233.69 = 14,339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,494.62x = 41,233.69 × 14,339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,494.62x = 591,283,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,283,280.20/27,494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,505.42

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