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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,727.73, 97,089.17 and 26,775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,727.73, 97,089.17 and 26,775.99 is: 40,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,727.73 : 97,089.17 = 26,775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,727.73/97,089.17 = 26,775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,727.73x = 97,089.17 × 26,775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,727.73x = 2,599,658,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,658,511.15/64,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,162.98

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