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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,726.98, 97,088.04 and 26,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,726.98, 97,088.04 and 26,775.24 is: 40,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,726.98 : 97,088.04 = 26,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,726.98/97,088.04 = 26,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,726.98x = 97,088.04 × 26,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,726.98x = 2,599,555,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,555,572.13/64,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,161.85

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