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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.44, 36,807.36 and 14,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.44, 36,807.36 and 14,734.82 is: 20,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.44 : 36,807.36 = 14,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.44/36,807.36 = 14,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.44x = 36,807.36 × 14,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.44x = 542,349,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,349,824.28/26,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.24

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