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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,430.77, 96,613.35 and 24,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,430.77, 96,613.35 and 24,999.16 is: 37,486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,430.77 : 96,613.35 = 24,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,430.77/96,613.35 = 24,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,430.77x = 96,613.35 × 24,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,430.77x = 2,415,252,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,252,594.79/64,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,486.01

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