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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558, 41,337.02 and 9,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558, 41,337.02 and 9,090 is: 13,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558 : 41,337.02 = 9,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558/41,337.02 = 9,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558x = 41,337.02 × 9,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558x = 375,753,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,753,511.80/27,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.01

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