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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,032.63, 96,048.87 and 35,587.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,032.63, 96,048.87 and 35,587.68 is: 53,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,032.63 : 96,048.87 = 35,587.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,032.63/96,048.87 = 35,587.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,032.63x = 96,048.87 × 35,587.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,032.63x = 3,418,156,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,156,449.92/64,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,381.48

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