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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,157.16, 96,247.88 and 29,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,157.16, 96,247.88 and 29,099.56 is: 43,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,157.16 : 96,247.88 = 29,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,157.16/96,247.88 = 29,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,157.16x = 96,247.88 × 29,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,157.16x = 2,800,770,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,770,958.93/64,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,654.85

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