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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,379.54, 96,612.16 and 26,459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,379.54, 96,612.16 and 26,459.91 is: 39,707.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,379.54 : 96,612.16 = 26,459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,379.54/96,612.16 = 26,459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,379.54x = 96,612.16 × 26,459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,379.54x = 2,556,348,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,348,575.44/64,379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,707.47

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