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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,104.57, 96,176.30 and 45,420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,104.57, 96,176.30 and 45,420.71 is: 68,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,104.57 : 96,176.30 = 45,420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,104.57/96,176.30 = 45,420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,104.57x = 96,176.30 × 45,420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,104.57x = 4,368,395,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,395,123.19/64,104.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,144.83

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