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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,716.02, 97,034.39 and 25,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,716.02, 97,034.39 and 25,227 is: 37,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,716.02 : 97,034.39 = 25,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,716.02/97,034.39 = 25,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,716.02x = 97,034.39 × 25,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,716.02x = 2,447,886,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,886,525.00/64,716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,825.05

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