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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,007.28, 88,329.78 and 35,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,007.28, 88,329.78 and 35,713.02 is: 49,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,007.28 : 88,329.78 = 35,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,007.28/88,329.78 = 35,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,007.28x = 88,329.78 × 35,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,007.28x = 3,154,523,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,523,199.74/64,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,283.82

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