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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,579.14, 96,893.55 and 25,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,579.14, 96,893.55 and 25,164 is: 37,755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,579.14 : 96,893.55 = 25,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,579.14/96,893.55 = 25,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,579.14x = 96,893.55 × 25,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,579.14x = 2,438,229,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,229,292.20/64,579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,755.68

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