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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,161.58, 96,234.85 and 24,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,161.58, 96,234.85 and 24,691.09 is: 37,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,161.58 : 96,234.85 = 24,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,161.58/96,234.85 = 24,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,161.58x = 96,234.85 × 24,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,161.58x = 2,376,143,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,143,342.49/64,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,033.74

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