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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,315.52, 96,475.20 and 24,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,315.52, 96,475.20 and 24,325.76 is: 36,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,315.52 : 96,475.20 = 24,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,315.52/96,475.20 = 24,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,315.52x = 96,475.20 × 24,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,315.52x = 2,346,832,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,832,561.15/64,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,489.37

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