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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,027.68, 96,034.32 and 24,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,027.68, 96,034.32 and 24,557.10 is: 36,832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,027.68 : 96,034.32 = 24,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,027.68/96,034.32 = 24,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,027.68x = 96,034.32 × 24,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,027.68x = 2,358,324,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,324,399.67/64,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,832.89

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