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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.69, 41,767.89 and 13,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.69, 41,767.89 and 13,046.11 is: 19,575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.69 : 41,767.89 = 13,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.69/41,767.89 = 13,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.69x = 41,767.89 × 13,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.69x = 544,908,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,908,487.41/27,835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.89

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