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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.47, 36,803.97 and 14,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.47, 36,803.97 and 14,733.90 is: 20,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.47 : 36,803.97 = 14,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.47/36,803.97 = 14,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.47x = 36,803.97 × 14,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.47x = 542,266,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,266,013.58/26,670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.08

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