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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,977.48, 97,437.06 and 29,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,977.48, 97,437.06 and 29,898 is: 44,833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,977.48 : 97,437.06 = 29,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,977.48/97,437.06 = 29,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,977.48x = 97,437.06 × 29,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,977.48x = 2,913,173,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,173,219.88/64,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,833.58

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