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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,271.32, 96,281.42 and 44,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,271.32, 96,281.42 and 44,277.28 is: 66,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,271.32 : 96,281.42 = 44,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,271.32/96,281.42 = 44,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,271.32x = 96,281.42 × 44,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,271.32x = 4,263,079,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,079,392.14/64,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,329.42

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