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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.32, 41,323.86 and 22,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.32, 41,323.86 and 22,252.20 is: 33,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.32 : 41,323.86 = 22,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.32/41,323.86 = 22,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.32x = 41,323.86 × 22,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.32x = 919,546,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,546,797.49/27,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,424.31

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