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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,810.93, 41,722.59 and 15,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,810.93, 41,722.59 and 15,324.53 is: 22,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,810.93 : 41,722.59 = 15,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,810.93/41,722.59 = 15,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,810.93x = 41,722.59 × 15,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,810.93x = 639,378,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,378,873.52/27,810.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.20

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