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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,146.33, 96,167.52 and 26,734.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,146.33, 96,167.52 and 26,734.41 is: 40,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,146.33 : 96,167.52 = 26,734.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,146.33/96,167.52 = 26,734.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,146.33x = 96,167.52 × 26,734.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,146.33x = 2,570,981,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,981,908.36/64,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,079.95

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