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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,333.78, 96,610.29 and 41,882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,333.78, 96,610.29 and 41,882.70 is: 62,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,333.78 : 96,610.29 = 41,882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,333.78/96,610.29 = 41,882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,333.78x = 96,610.29 × 41,882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,333.78x = 4,046,299,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,299,792.98/64,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,895.42

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