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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.81, 36,663.59 and 14,631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.81, 36,663.59 and 14,631.13 is: 20,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.81 : 36,663.59 = 14,631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.81/36,663.59 = 14,631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.81x = 36,663.59 × 14,631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.81x = 536,429,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,429,586.74/26,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.96

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