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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.33, 41,910.94 and 13,907.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.33, 41,910.94 and 13,907.69 is: 20,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.33 : 41,910.94 = 13,907.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.33/41,910.94 = 13,907.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.33x = 41,910.94 × 13,907.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.33x = 582,884,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,884,291.59/27,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.56

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