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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,422.32, 96,618.90 and 29,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,422.32, 96,618.90 and 29,372 is: 44,051.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,422.32 : 96,618.90 = 29,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,422.32/96,618.90 = 29,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,422.32x = 96,618.90 × 29,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,422.32x = 2,837,890,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,890,330.80/64,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,051.35

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