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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,157.77, 96,169.88 and 24,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,157.77, 96,169.88 and 24,149.29 is: 36,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,157.77 : 96,169.88 = 24,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,157.77/96,169.88 = 24,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,157.77x = 96,169.88 × 24,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,157.77x = 2,322,434,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,434,321.65/64,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,198.80

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