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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,217.61, 96,339.78 and 22,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,217.61, 96,339.78 and 22,095.99 is: 33,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,217.61 : 96,339.78 = 22,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,217.61/96,339.78 = 22,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,217.61x = 96,339.78 × 22,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,217.61x = 2,128,722,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,722,815.48/64,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,148.58

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