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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,256.98, 96,333.54 and 26,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,256.98, 96,333.54 and 26,845.72 is: 40,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,256.98 : 96,333.54 = 26,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,256.98/96,333.54 = 26,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,256.98x = 96,333.54 × 26,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,256.98x = 2,586,143,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,143,241.45/64,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,246.88

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