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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,969.28, 97,442.88 and 18,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,969.28, 97,442.88 and 18,211.40 is: 27,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,969.28 : 97,442.88 = 18,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,969.28/97,442.88 = 18,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,969.28x = 97,442.88 × 18,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,969.28x = 1,774,571,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,571,264.83/64,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.01

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