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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,169.40, 96,270.52 and 26,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,169.40, 96,270.52 and 26,717.02 is: 40,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,169.40 : 96,270.52 = 26,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,169.40/96,270.52 = 26,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,169.40x = 96,270.52 × 26,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,169.40x = 2,572,061,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,061,408.25/64,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,082.37

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