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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.25, 41,941.99 and 13,165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.25, 41,941.99 and 13,165.67 is: 19,752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.25 : 41,941.99 = 13,165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.25/41,941.99 = 13,165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.25x = 41,941.99 × 13,165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.25x = 552,194,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,194,321.90/27,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.79

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