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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,195.71, 96,293.85 and 42,148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,195.71, 96,293.85 and 42,148.59 is: 63,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,195.71 : 96,293.85 = 42,148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,195.71/96,293.85 = 42,148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,195.71x = 96,293.85 × 42,148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,195.71x = 4,058,650,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,650,003.17/64,195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,223.07

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