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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,041.57, 88,377.28 and 35,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,041.57, 88,377.28 and 35,747.26 is: 49,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,041.57 : 88,377.28 = 35,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,041.57/88,377.28 = 35,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,041.57x = 88,377.28 × 35,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,041.57x = 3,159,245,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,245,295.94/64,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,331.17

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