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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,159.26, 96,255.29 and 26,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,159.26, 96,255.29 and 26,706.88 is: 40,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,159.26 : 96,255.29 = 26,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,159.26/96,255.29 = 26,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,159.26x = 96,255.29 × 26,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,159.26x = 2,570,678,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,678,479.40/64,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,067.15

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