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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,849.72, 97,286.10 and 22,152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,849.72, 97,286.10 and 22,152.82 is: 33,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,849.72 : 97,286.10 = 22,152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,849.72/97,286.10 = 22,152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,849.72x = 97,286.10 × 22,152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,849.72x = 2,155,161,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,161,461.80/64,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,233.17

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