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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,609.32, 41,376.70 and 19,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,609.32, 41,376.70 and 19,801 is: 29,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,609.32 : 41,376.70 = 19,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,609.32/41,376.70 = 19,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,609.32x = 41,376.70 × 19,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,609.32x = 819,300,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,300,036.70/27,609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,674.76

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