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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,027.76, 96,041.66 and 17,280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,027.76, 96,041.66 and 17,280.63 is: 25,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,027.76 : 96,041.66 = 17,280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,027.76/96,041.66 = 17,280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,027.76x = 96,041.66 × 17,280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,027.76x = 1,659,660,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,660,304.64/64,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,920.95

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