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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.27, 41,732.99 and 24,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.27, 41,732.99 and 24,661.28 is: 37,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.27 : 41,732.99 = 24,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.27/41,732.99 = 24,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.27x = 41,732.99 × 24,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.27x = 1,029,188,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,188,828.32/27,803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,016.83

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