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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,059.60, 96,031.80 and 41,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,059.60, 96,031.80 and 41,883.60 is: 62,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,059.60 : 96,031.80 = 41,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,059.60/96,031.80 = 41,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,059.60x = 96,031.80 × 41,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,059.60x = 4,022,157,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,157,498.48/64,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,787.74

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