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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.88, 41,902.08 and 13,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.88, 41,902.08 and 13,154.56 is: 19,717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.88 : 41,902.08 = 13,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.88/41,902.08 = 13,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.88x = 41,902.08 × 13,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.88x = 551,203,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,203,425.48/27,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.61

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