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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,848.97, 41,789.88 and 13,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,848.97, 41,789.88 and 13,058.01 is: 19,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,848.97 : 41,789.88 = 13,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,848.97/41,789.88 = 13,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,848.97x = 41,789.88 × 13,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,848.97x = 545,692,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,692,670.94/27,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,594.72

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