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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,069.44, 96,138.62 and 26,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,069.44, 96,138.62 and 26,655.32 is: 39,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,069.44 : 96,138.62 = 26,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,069.44/96,138.62 = 26,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,069.44x = 96,138.62 × 26,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,069.44x = 2,562,605,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,605,680.46/64,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,997.32

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