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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,041.52, 96,096.16 and 45,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,041.52, 96,096.16 and 45,441.76 is: 68,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,041.52 : 96,096.16 = 45,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,041.52/96,096.16 = 45,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,041.52x = 96,096.16 × 45,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,041.52x = 4,366,778,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,778,639.64/64,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,186.68

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