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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,991.92, 88,308.72 and 35,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,991.92, 88,308.72 and 35,695.92 is: 49,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,991.92 : 88,308.72 = 35,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,991.92/88,308.72 = 35,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,991.92x = 88,308.72 × 35,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,991.92x = 3,152,261,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,261,004.42/63,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,260.30

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