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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,774.82, 41,643.69 and 15,300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,774.82, 41,643.69 and 15,300.82 is: 22,941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,774.82 : 41,643.69 = 15,300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,774.82/41,643.69 = 15,300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,774.82x = 41,643.69 × 15,300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,774.82x = 637,182,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,182,604.83/27,774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.02

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