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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,960.24, 95,972.76 and 43,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,960.24, 95,972.76 and 43,140 is: 64,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,960.24 : 95,972.76 = 43,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,960.24/95,972.76 = 43,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,960.24x = 95,972.76 × 43,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,960.24x = 4,140,264,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,264,866.40/63,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,731.85

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