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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,417.32, 96,611.40 and 29,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,417.32, 96,611.40 and 29,367 is: 44,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,417.32 : 96,611.40 = 29,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,417.32/96,611.40 = 29,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,417.32x = 96,611.40 × 29,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,417.32x = 2,837,186,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,186,983.80/64,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,043.85

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