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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,466.11, 96,605.70 and 45,782.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,466.11, 96,605.70 and 45,782.74 is: 68,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,466.11 : 96,605.70 = 45,782.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,466.11/96,605.70 = 45,782.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,466.11x = 96,605.70 × 45,782.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,466.11x = 4,422,873,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,873,645.62/64,466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,607.73

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