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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,098.16, 96,016.68 and 52,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,098.16, 96,016.68 and 52,294 is: 78,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,098.16 : 96,016.68 = 52,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,098.16/96,016.68 = 52,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,098.16x = 96,016.68 × 52,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,098.16x = 5,021,096,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,096,263.92/64,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,334.48

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