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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,281.33, 96,445.08 and 28,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,281.33, 96,445.08 and 28,739.64 is: 43,119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,281.33 : 96,445.08 = 28,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,281.33/96,445.08 = 28,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,281.33x = 96,445.08 × 28,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,281.33x = 2,771,797,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,797,240.64/64,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,119.79

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