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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,215.15, 88,623.57 and 36,992.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,215.15, 88,623.57 and 36,992.17 is: 51,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,215.15 : 88,623.57 = 36,992.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,215.15/88,623.57 = 36,992.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,215.15x = 88,623.57 × 36,992.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,215.15x = 3,278,378,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,378,167.45/64,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,053.03

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