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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,264.52, 96,413.40 and 37,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,264.52, 96,413.40 and 37,633 is: 56,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,264.52 : 96,413.40 = 37,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,264.52/96,413.40 = 37,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,264.52x = 96,413.40 × 37,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,264.52x = 3,628,325,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,325,482.20/64,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,459.23

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