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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,027.31, 96,051.40 and 24,049.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,027.31, 96,051.40 and 24,049.42 is: 36,078.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,027.31 : 96,051.40 = 24,049.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,027.31/96,051.40 = 24,049.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,027.31x = 96,051.40 × 24,049.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,027.31x = 2,309,980,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,980,159.94/64,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.05

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