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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.67, 36,773.75 and 14,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.67, 36,773.75 and 14,710.98 is: 20,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.67 : 36,773.75 = 14,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.67/36,773.75 = 14,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.67x = 36,773.75 × 14,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.67x = 540,977,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,977,827.22/26,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.13

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