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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,036.35, 96,053.16 and 21,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,036.35, 96,053.16 and 21,344.86 is: 32,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,036.35 : 96,053.16 = 21,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,036.35/96,053.16 = 21,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,036.35x = 96,053.16 × 21,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,036.35x = 2,050,241,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,241,252.76/64,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,016.84

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