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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,359.63, 96,337.49 and 44,251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,359.63, 96,337.49 and 44,251.79 is: 66,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,359.63 : 96,337.49 = 44,251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,359.63/96,337.49 = 44,251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,359.63x = 96,337.49 × 44,251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,359.63x = 4,263,105,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,105,673.66/64,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,238.82

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