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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,158.57, 88,535.22 and 35,476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,158.57, 88,535.22 and 35,476.56 is: 48,955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,158.57 : 88,535.22 = 35,476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,158.57/88,535.22 = 35,476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,158.57x = 88,535.22 × 35,476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,158.57x = 3,140,925,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,925,044.44/64,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,955.66

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