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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,451.25, 96,672.99 and 38,322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,451.25, 96,672.99 and 38,322.27 is: 57,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,451.25 : 96,672.99 = 38,322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,451.25/96,672.99 = 38,322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,451.25x = 96,672.99 × 38,322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,451.25x = 3,704,728,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,728,424.49/64,451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,481.10

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