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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,275.94, 96,476.26 and 31,019.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,275.94, 96,476.26 and 31,019.42 is: 46,559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,275.94 : 96,476.26 = 31,019.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,275.94/96,476.26 = 31,019.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,275.94x = 96,476.26 × 31,019.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,275.94x = 2,992,637,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,637,628.97/64,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,559.22

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