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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,292.67, 56,992.95 and 27,146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,292.67, 56,992.95 and 27,146.83 is: 37,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,292.67 : 56,992.95 = 27,146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,292.67/56,992.95 = 27,146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,292.67x = 56,992.95 × 27,146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,292.67x = 1,547,177,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,177,504.15/41,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,468.58

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