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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,510.59, 41,265.90 and 15,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,510.59, 41,265.90 and 15,023.79 is: 22,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,510.59 : 41,265.90 = 15,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,510.59/41,265.90 = 15,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,510.59x = 41,265.90 × 15,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,510.59x = 619,970,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,970,009.43/27,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.69

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