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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,544.08, 51,757.80 and 27,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,544.08, 51,757.80 and 27,604 is: 41,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,544.08 : 51,757.80 = 27,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,544.08/51,757.80 = 27,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,544.08x = 51,757.80 × 27,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,544.08x = 1,428,722,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,722,311.20/34,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,359.40

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