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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,290.06, 96,434.82 and 29,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,290.06, 96,434.82 and 29,205 is: 43,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,290.06 : 96,434.82 = 29,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,290.06/96,434.82 = 29,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,290.06x = 96,434.82 × 29,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,290.06x = 2,816,378,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,378,918.10/64,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,807.38

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