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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,278.46, 96,251.55 and 44,349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,278.46, 96,251.55 and 44,349.40 is: 66,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,278.46 : 96,251.55 = 44,349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,278.46/96,251.55 = 44,349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,278.46x = 96,251.55 × 44,349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,278.46x = 4,268,698,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,698,491.57/64,278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,409.47

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