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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,281.28, 96,371.97 and 24,299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,281.28, 96,371.97 and 24,299.62 is: 36,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,281.28 : 96,371.97 = 24,299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,281.28/96,371.97 = 24,299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,281.28x = 96,371.97 × 24,299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,281.28x = 2,341,802,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,802,249.65/64,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,430.55

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