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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,220.64, 96,330.96 and 42,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,220.64, 96,330.96 and 42,173.52 is: 63,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,220.64 : 96,330.96 = 42,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,220.64/96,330.96 = 42,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,220.64x = 96,330.96 × 42,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,220.64x = 4,062,615,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,615,668.18/64,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,260.28

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