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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,012.15, 88,322.61 and 37,139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,012.15, 88,322.61 and 37,139.08 is: 51,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,012.15 : 88,322.61 = 37,139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,012.15/88,322.61 = 37,139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,012.15x = 88,322.61 × 37,139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,012.15x = 3,280,220,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,220,478.60/64,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,243.72

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