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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.61, 41,913.49 and 13,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.61, 41,913.49 and 13,933 is: 20,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.61 : 41,913.49 = 13,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.61/41,913.49 = 13,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.61x = 41,913.49 × 13,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.61x = 583,980,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,980,656.17/27,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.34

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