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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,904.68, 41,791.41 and 13,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,904.68, 41,791.41 and 13,081.68 is: 19,591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,904.68 : 41,791.41 = 13,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,904.68/41,791.41 = 13,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,904.68x = 41,791.41 × 13,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,904.68x = 546,701,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,701,852.37/27,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.76

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