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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.62, 41,386.77 and 13,551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.62, 41,386.77 and 13,551.09 is: 20,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.62 : 41,386.77 = 13,551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.62/41,386.77 = 13,551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.62x = 41,386.77 × 13,551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.62x = 560,835,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,835,845.08/27,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.32

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