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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,171, 94,756.86 and 26,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,171, 94,756.86 and 26,235 is: 39,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,171 : 94,756.86 = 26,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,171/94,756.86 = 26,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,171x = 94,756.86 × 26,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,171x = 2,485,946,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,946,222.10/63,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,352.65

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