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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.76, 41,880.82 and 25,128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.76, 41,880.82 and 25,128.48 is: 37,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.76 : 41,880.82 = 25,128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.76/41,880.82 = 25,128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.76x = 41,880.82 × 25,128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.76x = 1,052,401,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,401,347.75/27,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,697.83

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