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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.56, 36,773.43 and 14,710.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.56, 36,773.43 and 14,710.91 is: 20,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.56 : 36,773.43 = 14,710.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.56/36,773.43 = 14,710.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.56x = 36,773.43 × 14,710.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.56x = 540,970,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,970,619.12/26,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.94

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