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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.53, 36,804.80 and 14,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.53, 36,804.80 and 14,733.75 is: 20,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.53 : 36,804.80 = 14,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.53/36,804.80 = 14,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.53x = 36,804.80 × 14,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.53x = 542,272,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,272,648.33/26,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.28

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