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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,923.52, 41,898.95 and 13,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,923.52, 41,898.95 and 13,133.94 is: 19,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,923.52 : 41,898.95 = 13,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,923.52/41,898.95 = 13,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,923.52x = 41,898.95 × 13,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,923.52x = 550,298,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,298,295.36/27,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.34

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