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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.64, 41,554.98 and 16,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.64, 41,554.98 and 16,032.06 is: 24,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.64 : 41,554.98 = 16,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.64/41,554.98 = 16,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.64x = 41,554.98 × 16,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.64x = 666,211,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,211,932.66/27,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.74

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