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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.03, 36,805.49 and 14,734.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.03, 36,805.49 and 14,734.25 is: 20,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.03 : 36,805.49 = 14,734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.03/36,805.49 = 14,734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.03x = 36,805.49 × 14,734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.03x = 542,301,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,301,217.36/26,671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.97

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