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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,049.21, 96,132.41 and 32,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,049.21, 96,132.41 and 32,481.06 is: 48,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,049.21 : 96,132.41 = 32,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,049.21/96,132.41 = 32,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,049.21x = 96,132.41 × 32,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,049.21x = 3,122,482,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,482,577.15/64,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,751.31

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