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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,146.52, 96,239.22 and 29,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,146.52, 96,239.22 and 29,076.76 is: 43,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,146.52 : 96,239.22 = 29,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,146.52/96,239.22 = 29,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,146.52x = 96,239.22 × 29,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,146.52x = 2,798,324,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,324,702.53/64,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,623.95

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