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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.73, 36,773.39 and 14,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.73, 36,773.39 and 14,710.82 is: 20,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.73 : 36,773.39 = 14,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.73/36,773.39 = 14,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.73x = 36,773.39 × 14,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.73x = 540,966,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,966,573.99/26,647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.66

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