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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,244.61, 88,657.05 and 37,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,244.61, 88,657.05 and 37,010.73 is: 51,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,244.61 : 88,657.05 = 37,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,244.61/88,657.05 = 37,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,244.61x = 88,657.05 × 37,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,244.61x = 3,281,262,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,262,140.15/64,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,074.51

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