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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,157.57, 96,184.36 and 26,745.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,157.57, 96,184.36 and 26,745.69 is: 40,096.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,157.57 : 96,184.36 = 26,745.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,157.57/96,184.36 = 26,745.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,157.57x = 96,184.36 × 26,745.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,157.57x = 2,572,517,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,517,469.53/64,157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,096.87

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