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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,437.54, 96,597.98 and 22,874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,437.54, 96,597.98 and 22,874.82 is: 34,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,437.54 : 96,597.98 = 22,874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,437.54/96,597.98 = 22,874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,437.54x = 96,597.98 × 22,874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,437.54x = 2,209,661,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,661,404.86/64,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,291.52

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