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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,366.73, 96,536.89 and 24,371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,366.73, 96,536.89 and 24,371.91 is: 36,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,366.73 : 96,536.89 = 24,371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,366.73/96,536.89 = 24,371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,366.73x = 96,536.89 × 24,371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,366.73x = 2,352,788,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,788,272.90/64,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,552.87

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