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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,427.20, 96,640.80 and 45,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,427.20, 96,640.80 and 45,764.80 is: 68,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,427.20 : 96,640.80 = 45,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,427.20/96,640.80 = 45,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,427.20x = 96,640.80 × 45,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,427.20x = 4,422,746,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,746,883.84/64,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,647.20

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