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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.62, 41,954.52 and 10,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.62, 41,954.52 and 10,439.18 is: 15,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.62 : 41,954.52 = 10,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.62/41,954.52 = 10,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.62x = 41,954.52 × 10,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.62x = 437,970,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,970,786.09/27,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.80

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