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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,159.08, 96,236.46 and 22,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,159.08, 96,236.46 and 22,605 is: 33,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,159.08 : 96,236.46 = 22,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,159.08/96,236.46 = 22,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,159.08x = 96,236.46 × 22,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,159.08x = 2,175,425,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,425,178.30/64,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,906.74

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