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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,464.73, 96,694.94 and 26,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,464.73, 96,694.94 and 26,512.68 is: 39,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,464.73 : 96,694.94 = 26,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,464.73/96,694.94 = 26,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,464.73x = 96,694.94 × 26,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,464.73x = 2,563,642,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,642,430.73/64,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,768.14

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