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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,703.68, 36,848.96 and 14,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,703.68, 36,848.96 and 14,767.04 is: 20,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,703.68 : 36,848.96 = 14,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,703.68/36,848.96 = 14,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,703.68x = 36,848.96 × 14,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,703.68x = 544,150,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,150,066.28/26,703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.34

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