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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,290.67, 96,451.28 and 26,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,290.67, 96,451.28 and 26,829.92 is: 40,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,290.67 : 96,451.28 = 26,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,290.67/96,451.28 = 26,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,290.67x = 96,451.28 × 26,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,290.67x = 2,587,780,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,780,126.30/64,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,251.25

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