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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.73, 41,985.01 and 13,204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.73, 41,985.01 and 13,204.67 is: 19,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.73 : 41,985.01 = 13,204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.73/41,985.01 = 13,204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.73x = 41,985.01 × 13,204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.73x = 554,398,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,398,207.61/27,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.13

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