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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,164.91, 96,263.73 and 26,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,164.91, 96,263.73 and 26,712.52 is: 40,075.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,164.91 : 96,263.73 = 26,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,164.91/96,263.73 = 26,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,164.91x = 96,263.73 × 26,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,164.91x = 2,571,446,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,446,812.90/64,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,075.59

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