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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,819.28, 97,196.52 and 29,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,819.28, 97,196.52 and 29,729 is: 44,578.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,819.28 : 97,196.52 = 29,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,819.28/97,196.52 = 29,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,819.28x = 97,196.52 × 29,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,819.28x = 2,889,555,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,555,343.08/64,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,578.64

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