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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,008.36, 88,329.69 and 35,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,008.36, 88,329.69 and 35,713.44 is: 49,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,008.36 : 88,329.69 = 35,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,008.36/88,329.69 = 35,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,008.36x = 88,329.69 × 35,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,008.36x = 3,154,557,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,557,084.03/64,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,283.52

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