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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,958.98, 41,938.48 and 19,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,958.98, 41,938.48 and 19,167.24 is: 28,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,958.98 : 41,938.48 = 19,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,958.98/41,938.48 = 19,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,958.98x = 41,938.48 × 19,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,958.98x = 803,844,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,844,911.40/27,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,750.87

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