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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,779.64, 97,149.86 and 22,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,779.64, 97,149.86 and 22,651.87 is: 33,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,779.64 : 97,149.86 = 22,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,779.64/97,149.86 = 22,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,779.64x = 97,149.86 × 22,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,779.64x = 2,200,625,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,625,999.24/64,779.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,970.95

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