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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,031.63, 96,257.79 and 59,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,031.63, 96,257.79 and 59,407.52 is: 89,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,031.63 : 96,257.79 = 59,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,031.63/96,257.79 = 59,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,031.63x = 96,257.79 × 59,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,031.63x = 5,718,436,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,436,584.58/64,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,306.43

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