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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,272.32, 96,282.92 and 44,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,272.32, 96,282.92 and 44,278.28 is: 66,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,272.32 : 96,282.92 = 44,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,272.32/96,282.92 = 44,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,272.32x = 96,282.92 × 44,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,272.32x = 4,263,242,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,242,090.98/64,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,330.92

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