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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,041.60, 96,004.80 and 41,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,041.60, 96,004.80 and 41,865.60 is: 62,760.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,041.60 : 96,004.80 = 41,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,041.60/96,004.80 = 41,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,041.60x = 96,004.80 × 41,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,041.60x = 4,019,298,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,298,554.88/64,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,760.75

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