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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,228.73, 96,218.41 and 47,331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,228.73, 96,218.41 and 47,331.07 is: 70,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,228.73 : 96,218.41 = 47,331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,228.73/96,218.41 = 47,331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,228.73x = 96,218.41 × 47,331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,228.73x = 4,554,119,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,119,817.91/64,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,904.72

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