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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,225.61, 88,661.10 and 37,358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,225.61, 88,661.10 and 37,358.33 is: 51,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,225.61 : 88,661.10 = 37,358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,225.61/88,661.10 = 37,358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,225.61x = 88,661.10 × 37,358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,225.61x = 3,312,230,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,230,631.96/64,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,571.80

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