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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,271.68, 145,315.20 and 64,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,271.68, 145,315.20 and 64,992 is: 89,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,271.68 : 145,315.20 = 64,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,271.68/145,315.20 = 64,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,271.68x = 145,315.20 × 64,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,271.68x = 9,444,325,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444,325,478.40/105,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,713.83

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