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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,845.88, 41,777.48 and 9,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,845.88, 41,777.48 and 9,126.08 is: 13,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,845.88 : 41,777.48 = 9,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,845.88/41,777.48 = 9,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,845.88x = 41,777.48 × 9,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,845.88x = 381,264,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,264,624.68/27,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.96

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