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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,029.78, 96,056.96 and 24,583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,029.78, 96,056.96 and 24,583.77 is: 36,880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,029.78 : 96,056.96 = 24,583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,029.78/96,056.96 = 24,583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,029.78x = 96,056.96 × 24,583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,029.78x = 2,361,442,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,442,088.62/64,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,880.37

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