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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.61, 41,356.16 and 19,787.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.61, 41,356.16 and 19,787.21 is: 29,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.61 : 41,356.16 = 19,787.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.61/41,356.16 = 19,787.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.61x = 41,356.16 × 19,787.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.61x = 818,322,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,322,923.78/27,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,654.10

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