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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,063.04, 96,096.72 and 17,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,063.04, 96,096.72 and 17,316.32 is: 25,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,063.04 : 96,096.72 = 17,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,063.04/96,096.72 = 17,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,063.04x = 96,096.72 × 17,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,063.04x = 1,664,041,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,041,554.47/64,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.06

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