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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,035.35, 96,051.66 and 21,343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,035.35, 96,051.66 and 21,343.86 is: 32,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,035.35 : 96,051.66 = 21,343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,035.35/96,051.66 = 21,343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,035.35x = 96,051.66 × 21,343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,035.35x = 2,050,113,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,113,183.81/64,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,015.34

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