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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,336.34, 96,397.80 and 45,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,336.34, 96,397.80 and 45,523.12 is: 68,209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,336.34 : 96,397.80 = 45,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,336.34/96,397.80 = 45,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,336.34x = 96,397.80 × 45,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,336.34x = 4,388,328,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,328,389.52/64,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,209.18

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