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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,011.70, 96,019.98 and 24,572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,011.70, 96,019.98 and 24,572.80 is: 36,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,011.70 : 96,019.98 = 24,572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,011.70/96,019.98 = 24,572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,011.70x = 96,019.98 × 24,572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,011.70x = 2,359,479,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,479,764.54/64,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,860.13

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