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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.70, 52,389.78 and 27,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.70, 52,389.78 and 27,530.82 is: 41,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.70 : 52,389.78 = 27,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.70/52,389.78 = 27,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.70x = 52,389.78 × 27,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.70x = 1,442,333,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,333,603.02/34,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,261.76

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