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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.09, 36,804.19 and 14,733.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.09, 36,804.19 and 14,733.31 is: 20,331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.09 : 36,804.19 = 14,733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.09/36,804.19 = 14,733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.09x = 36,804.19 × 14,733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.09x = 542,247,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,247,632.58/26,670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.68

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