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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,369.13, 96,560.37 and 17,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,369.13, 96,560.37 and 17,622 is: 26,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,369.13 : 96,560.37 = 17,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,369.13/96,560.37 = 17,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,369.13x = 96,560.37 × 17,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,369.13x = 1,701,586,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,586,840.14/64,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,434.83

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