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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,032.59, 96,038.04 and 23,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,032.59, 96,038.04 and 23,497.76 is: 35,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,032.59 : 96,038.04 = 23,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,032.59/96,038.04 = 23,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,032.59x = 96,038.04 × 23,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,032.59x = 2,256,678,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,678,334.60/64,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,242.66

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