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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,176.39, 96,281.01 and 26,724.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,176.39, 96,281.01 and 26,724.06 is: 40,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,176.39 : 96,281.01 = 26,724.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,176.39/96,281.01 = 26,724.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,176.39x = 96,281.01 × 26,724.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,176.39x = 2,573,019,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,019,488.10/64,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,092.93

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