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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,271.68, 96,212.96 and 58,348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,271.68, 96,212.96 and 58,348.55 is: 87,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,271.68 : 96,212.96 = 58,348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,271.68/96,212.96 = 58,348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,271.68x = 96,212.96 × 58,348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,271.68x = 5,613,887,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,887,203.02/64,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,346.21

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