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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,350.32, 96,418.80 and 45,537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,350.32, 96,418.80 and 45,537.14 is: 68,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,350.32 : 96,418.80 = 45,537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,350.32/96,418.80 = 45,537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,350.32x = 96,418.80 × 45,537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,350.32x = 4,390,636,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,636,394.23/64,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,230.22

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