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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.82, 41,512.23 and 24,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.82, 41,512.23 and 24,913.08 is: 37,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.82 : 41,512.23 = 24,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.82/41,512.23 = 24,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.82x = 41,512.23 × 24,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.82x = 1,034,197,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,197,506.97/27,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,369.62

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