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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,011.62, 88,335.96 and 35,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,011.62, 88,335.96 and 35,717.30 is: 49,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,011.62 : 88,335.96 = 35,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,011.62/88,335.96 = 35,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,011.62x = 88,335.96 × 35,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,011.62x = 3,155,122,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,122,204.95/64,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,289.84

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