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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,675.76, 41,460.12 and 23,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,675.76, 41,460.12 and 23,180.04 is: 34,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,675.76 : 41,460.12 = 23,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,675.76/41,460.12 = 23,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,675.76x = 41,460.12 × 23,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,675.76x = 961,047,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,047,240.00/27,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,725.23

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