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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.16, 61,860.90 and 27,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.16, 61,860.90 and 27,033.18 is: 40,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.16 : 61,860.90 = 27,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.16/61,860.90 = 27,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.16x = 61,860.90 × 27,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.16x = 1,672,296,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,296,844.66/41,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,520.73

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