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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,295.52, 96,454.96 and 26,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,295.52, 96,454.96 and 26,836.96 is: 40,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,295.52 : 96,454.96 = 26,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,295.52/96,454.96 = 26,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,295.52x = 96,454.96 × 26,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,295.52x = 2,588,557,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,557,903.32/64,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,260.32

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