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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,033.70, 96,042.99 and 17,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,033.70, 96,042.99 and 17,290.22 is: 25,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,033.70 : 96,042.99 = 17,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,033.70/96,042.99 = 17,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,033.70x = 96,042.99 × 17,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,033.70x = 1,660,604,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,604,426.56/64,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,933.29

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