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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,295.03, 96,457.94 and 26,834.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,295.03, 96,457.94 and 26,834.27 is: 40,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,295.03 : 96,457.94 = 26,834.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,295.03/96,457.94 = 26,834.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,295.03x = 96,457.94 × 26,834.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,295.03x = 2,588,377,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,377,789.14/64,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,257.82

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