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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,657.64, 96,997.98 and 23,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,657.64, 96,997.98 and 23,162.60 is: 34,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,657.64 : 96,997.98 = 23,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,657.64/96,997.98 = 23,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,657.64x = 96,997.98 × 23,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,657.64x = 2,246,725,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,725,411.55/64,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,748.03

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