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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,560.92, 41,275.68 and 15,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,560.92, 41,275.68 and 15,062.20 is: 22,557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,560.92 : 41,275.68 = 15,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,560.92/41,275.68 = 15,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,560.92x = 41,275.68 × 15,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,560.92x = 621,702,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,702,547.30/27,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.39

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