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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,991.84, 97,487.73 and 23,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,991.84, 97,487.73 and 23,438.84 is: 35,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,991.84 : 97,487.73 = 23,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,991.84/97,487.73 = 23,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,991.84x = 97,487.73 × 23,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,991.84x = 2,284,998,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,998,817.99/64,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,158.24

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