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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,184.64, 88,567.98 and 35,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,184.64, 88,567.98 and 35,499.74 is: 48,985.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,184.64 : 88,567.98 = 35,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,184.64/88,567.98 = 35,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,184.64x = 88,567.98 × 35,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,184.64x = 3,144,139,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,139,641.99/64,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,985.86

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