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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,711.26, 97,066.96 and 20,341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,711.26, 97,066.96 and 20,341.89 is: 30,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,711.26 : 97,066.96 = 20,341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,711.26/97,066.96 = 20,341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,711.26x = 97,066.96 × 20,341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,711.26x = 1,974,525,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,525,372.10/64,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,512.86

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