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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,453.56, 96,684.96 and 26,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,453.56, 96,684.96 and 26,975.91 is: 40,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,453.56 : 96,684.96 = 26,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,453.56/96,684.96 = 26,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,453.56x = 96,684.96 × 26,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,453.56x = 2,608,164,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,164,779.31/64,453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,465.80

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