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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,149.22, 96,227.34 and 29,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,149.22, 96,227.34 and 29,091.52 is: 43,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,149.22 : 96,227.34 = 29,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,149.22/96,227.34 = 29,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,149.22x = 96,227.34 × 29,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,149.22x = 2,799,399,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,399,586.16/64,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,638.87

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