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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,057.12, 96,018.72 and 21,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,057.12, 96,018.72 and 21,924.72 is: 32,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,057.12 : 96,018.72 = 21,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,057.12/96,018.72 = 21,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,057.12x = 96,018.72 × 21,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,057.12x = 2,105,183,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,183,550.76/64,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,864.16

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