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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,727.10, 97,104.51 and 36,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,727.10, 97,104.51 and 36,660.42 is: 54,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,727.10 : 97,104.51 = 36,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,727.10/97,104.51 = 36,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,727.10x = 97,104.51 × 36,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,727.10x = 3,559,892,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,892,120.49/64,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,998.48

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