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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,947.61, 97,347.10 and 29,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,947.61, 97,347.10 and 29,436 is: 44,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,947.61 : 97,347.10 = 29,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,947.61/97,347.10 = 29,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,947.61x = 97,347.10 × 29,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,947.61x = 2,865,509,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,509,235.60/64,947.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,120.32

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