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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,044.62, 88,299.41 and 52,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,044.62, 88,299.41 and 52,517.08 is: 72,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,044.62 : 88,299.41 = 52,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,044.62/88,299.41 = 52,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,044.62x = 88,299.41 × 52,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,044.62x = 4,637,227,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,227,178.92/64,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,406.19

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