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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,223.23, 88,712.77 and 49,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,223.23, 88,712.77 and 49,300.30 is: 68,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,223.23 : 88,712.77 = 49,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,223.23/88,712.77 = 49,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,223.23x = 88,712.77 × 49,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,223.23x = 4,373,565,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,565,755.90/64,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,099.44

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