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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,254.42, 96,357.69 and 22,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,254.42, 96,357.69 and 22,122.72 is: 33,175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,254.42 : 96,357.69 = 22,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,254.42/96,357.69 = 22,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,254.42x = 96,357.69 × 22,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,254.42x = 2,131,694,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,694,195.72/64,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.84

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