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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,027.28, 88,357.64 and 35,346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,027.28, 88,357.64 and 35,346.95 is: 48,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,027.28 : 88,357.64 = 35,346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,027.28/88,357.64 = 35,346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,027.28x = 88,357.64 × 35,346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,027.28x = 3,123,172,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,172,464.68/64,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,778.78

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