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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,271.27, 96,469.18 and 31,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,271.27, 96,469.18 and 31,014.70 is: 46,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,271.27 : 96,469.18 = 31,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,271.27/96,469.18 = 31,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,271.27x = 96,469.18 × 31,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,271.27x = 2,991,962,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,962,358.24/64,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,552.09

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