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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,042.60, 96,063.90 and 41,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,042.60, 96,063.90 and 41,924.20 is: 62,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,042.60 : 96,063.90 = 41,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,042.60/96,063.90 = 41,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,042.60x = 96,063.90 × 41,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,042.60x = 4,027,402,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,402,156.38/64,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,886.30

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