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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,111.74, 88,469.56 and 35,431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,111.74, 88,469.56 and 35,431.06 is: 48,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,111.74 : 88,469.56 = 35,431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,111.74/88,469.56 = 35,431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,111.74x = 88,469.56 × 35,431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,111.74x = 3,134,570,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,570,288.53/64,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,892.30

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