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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,744.82, 39,674.85 and 27,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,744.82, 39,674.85 and 27,092.42 is: 37,394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,744.82 : 39,674.85 = 27,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,744.82/39,674.85 = 27,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,744.82x = 39,674.85 × 27,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,744.82x = 1,074,887,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,887,699.64/28,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,394.14

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