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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,977.73, 88,289.39 and 35,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,977.73, 88,289.39 and 35,685.24 is: 49,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,977.73 : 88,289.39 = 35,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,977.73/88,289.39 = 35,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,977.73x = 88,289.39 × 35,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,977.73x = 3,150,627,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,627,893.18/63,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,245.70

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