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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,221.78, 96,333.39 and 28,684.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,221.78, 96,333.39 and 28,684.91 is: 43,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,221.78 : 96,333.39 = 28,684.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,221.78/96,333.39 = 28,684.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,221.78x = 96,333.39 × 28,684.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,221.78x = 2,763,314,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,314,140.48/64,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,027.68

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