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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,288.28, 96,431.52 and 62,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,288.28, 96,431.52 and 62,699.96 is: 94,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,288.28 : 96,431.52 = 62,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,288.28/96,431.52 = 62,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,288.28x = 96,431.52 × 62,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,288.28x = 6,046,252,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046,252,446.74/64,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,049.06

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