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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,046.62, 88,302.17 and 52,519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,046.62, 88,302.17 and 52,519.08 is: 72,408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,046.62 : 88,302.17 = 52,519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,046.62/88,302.17 = 52,519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,046.62x = 88,302.17 × 52,519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,046.62x = 4,637,548,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,548,730.40/64,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,408.95

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