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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,060.14, 96,148.81 and 32,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,060.14, 96,148.81 and 32,492 is: 48,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,060.14 : 96,148.81 = 32,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,060.14/96,148.81 = 32,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,060.14x = 96,148.81 × 32,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,060.14x = 3,124,067,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,067,134.52/64,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,767.72

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