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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,169.42, 96,270.52 and 26,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,169.42, 96,270.52 and 26,717.04 is: 40,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,169.42 : 96,270.52 = 26,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,169.42/96,270.52 = 26,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,169.42x = 96,270.52 × 26,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,169.42x = 2,572,063,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,063,266.87/64,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,082.39

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