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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,169.79, 96,271.08 and 26,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,169.79, 96,271.08 and 26,717.41 is: 40,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,169.79 : 96,271.08 = 26,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,169.79/96,271.08 = 26,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,169.79x = 96,271.08 × 26,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,169.79x = 2,572,113,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,113,935.65/64,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,082.94

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