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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.04, 41,629.02 and 17,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.04, 41,629.02 and 17,350.12 is: 26,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.04 : 41,629.02 = 17,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.04/41,629.02 = 17,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.04x = 41,629.02 × 17,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.04x = 722,268,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,268,492.48/27,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.28

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