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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,742.08, 96,893.22 and 39,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,742.08, 96,893.22 and 39,769 is: 59,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,742.08 : 96,893.22 = 39,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,742.08/96,893.22 = 39,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,742.08x = 96,893.22 × 39,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,742.08x = 3,853,346,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,346,466.18/64,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,518.42

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