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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.64, 41,962.01 and 27,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.64, 41,962.01 and 27,033.73 is: 40,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.64 : 41,962.01 = 27,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.64/41,962.01 = 27,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.64x = 41,962.01 × 27,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.64x = 1,134,389,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,389,303.62/28,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,469.62

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