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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.44, 64,474.52 and 26,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.44, 64,474.52 and 26,127.44 is: 39,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.44 : 64,474.52 = 26,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.44/64,474.52 = 26,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.44x = 64,474.52 × 26,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.44x = 1,684,554,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,554,152.83/42,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,198.07

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