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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,261.48, 96,251.84 and 26,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,261.48, 96,251.84 and 26,707.68 is: 40,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,261.48 : 96,251.84 = 26,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,261.48/96,251.84 = 26,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,261.48x = 96,251.84 × 26,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,261.48x = 2,570,663,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,663,342.13/64,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,003.18

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