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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,216.76, 96,284.12 and 30,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,216.76, 96,284.12 and 30,870.47 is: 46,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,216.76 : 96,284.12 = 30,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,216.76/96,284.12 = 30,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,216.76x = 96,284.12 × 30,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,216.76x = 2,972,335,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,335,402.16/64,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,285.98

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