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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,059.74, 88,401.08 and 35,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,059.74, 88,401.08 and 35,377.72 is: 48,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,059.74 : 88,401.08 = 35,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,059.74/88,401.08 = 35,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,059.74x = 88,401.08 × 35,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,059.74x = 3,127,429,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,429,194.70/64,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,820.51

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