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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,159.37, 96,255.47 and 26,707.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,159.37, 96,255.47 and 26,707.00 is: 40,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,159.37 : 96,255.47 = 26,707.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,159.37/96,255.47 = 26,707.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,159.37x = 96,255.47 × 26,707.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,159.37x = 2,570,694,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,694,843.90/64,159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,067.33

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