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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,171.42, 96,273.52 and 26,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,171.42, 96,273.52 and 26,719.04 is: 40,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,171.42 : 96,273.52 = 26,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,171.42/96,273.52 = 26,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,171.42x = 96,273.52 × 26,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,171.42x = 2,572,336,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,336,031.82/64,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,085.38

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