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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,193.72, 96,270.96 and 22,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,193.72, 96,270.96 and 22,631 is: 33,939.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,193.72 : 96,270.96 = 22,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,193.72/96,270.96 = 22,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,193.72x = 96,270.96 × 22,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,193.72x = 2,178,708,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,708,095.76/64,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,939.58

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