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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,832.76, 41,747.28 and 13,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,832.76, 41,747.28 and 13,044.98 is: 19,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,832.76 : 41,747.28 = 13,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,832.76/41,747.28 = 13,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,832.76x = 41,747.28 × 13,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,832.76x = 544,592,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,592,432.65/27,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.60

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