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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,054.53, 96,086.66 and 17,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,054.53, 96,086.66 and 17,307 is: 25,961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,054.53 : 96,086.66 = 17,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,054.53/96,086.66 = 17,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,054.53x = 96,086.66 × 17,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,054.53x = 1,662,971,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,971,738.09/64,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.81

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