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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.93, 36,947.97 and 14,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.93, 36,947.97 and 14,674.71 is: 20,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.93 : 36,947.97 = 14,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.93/36,947.97 = 14,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.93x = 36,947.97 × 14,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.93x = 542,200,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,200,744.84/26,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.07

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