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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,966.20, 97,449.30 and 29,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,966.20, 97,449.30 and 29,974.20 is: 44,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,966.20 : 97,449.30 = 29,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,966.20/97,449.30 = 29,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,966.20x = 97,449.30 × 29,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,966.20x = 2,920,964,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,964,808.06/64,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,961.30

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