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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,382.01, 96,586.92 and 26,431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,382.01, 96,586.92 and 26,431.35 is: 39,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,382.01 : 96,586.92 = 26,431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,382.01/96,586.92 = 26,431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,382.01x = 96,586.92 × 26,431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,382.01x = 2,552,922,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,922,687.94/64,382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,652.73

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