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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,957.52, 97,429.92 and 44,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,957.52, 97,429.92 and 44,032 is: 66,043.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,957.52 : 97,429.92 = 44,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,957.52/97,429.92 = 44,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,957.52x = 97,429.92 × 44,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,957.52x = 4,290,034,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,034,237.44/64,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,043.69

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