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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,150.67, 96,215.90 and 21,455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,150.67, 96,215.90 and 21,455.78 is: 32,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,150.67 : 96,215.90 = 21,455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,150.67/96,215.90 = 21,455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,150.67x = 96,215.90 × 21,455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,150.67x = 2,064,387,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,387,182.90/64,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,180.29

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