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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,336.34, 96,397.80 and 45,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,336.34, 96,397.80 and 45,523.13 is: 68,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,336.34 : 96,397.80 = 45,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,336.34/96,397.80 = 45,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,336.34x = 96,397.80 × 45,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,336.34x = 4,388,329,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,329,099.13/64,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,209.19

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