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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.42, 41,318.74 and 25,026.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.42, 41,318.74 and 25,026.86 is: 37,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.42 : 41,318.74 = 25,026.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.42/41,318.74 = 25,026.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.42x = 41,318.74 × 25,026.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.42x = 1,034,078,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,078,321.36/27,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,380.71

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