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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,759.16, 41,666.82 and 16,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,759.16, 41,666.82 and 16,095.16 is: 24,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,759.16 : 41,666.82 = 16,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,759.16/41,666.82 = 16,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,759.16x = 41,666.82 × 16,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,759.16x = 670,634,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,634,134.59/27,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.02

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