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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,014.71, 88,340.22 and 37,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,014.71, 88,340.22 and 37,158.35 is: 51,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,014.71 : 88,340.22 = 37,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,014.71/88,340.22 = 37,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,014.71x = 88,340.22 × 37,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,014.71x = 3,282,576,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,576,372.14/64,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,278.47

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