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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,853.79, 97,263.26 and 24,864.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,853.79, 97,263.26 and 24,864.09 is: 37,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,853.79 : 97,263.26 = 24,864.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,853.79/97,263.26 = 24,864.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,853.79x = 97,263.26 × 24,864.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,853.79x = 2,418,362,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,362,450.33/64,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,289.45

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