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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,101.48, 96,171.63 and 45,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,101.48, 96,171.63 and 45,417.66 is: 68,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,101.48 : 96,171.63 = 45,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,101.48/96,171.63 = 45,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,101.48x = 96,171.63 × 45,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,101.48x = 4,367,890,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,890,392.99/64,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,140.24

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