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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,432.67, 96,630.48 and 26,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,432.67, 96,630.48 and 26,991.84 is: 40,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,432.67 : 96,630.48 = 26,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,432.67/96,630.48 = 26,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,432.67x = 96,630.48 × 26,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,432.67x = 2,608,234,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,234,455.28/64,432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,480.00

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