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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,192.71, 96,289.35 and 42,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,192.71, 96,289.35 and 42,145.59 is: 63,218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,192.71 : 96,289.35 = 42,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,192.71/96,289.35 = 42,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,192.71x = 96,289.35 × 42,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,192.71x = 4,058,171,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,171,466.47/64,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,218.57

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