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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.70, 41,434.59 and 22,865.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.70, 41,434.59 and 22,865.38 is: 34,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.70 : 41,434.59 = 22,865.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.70/41,434.59 = 22,865.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.70x = 41,434.59 × 22,865.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.70x = 947,417,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,417,645.49/27,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,247.68

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