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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,247.67, 88,660.40 and 35,565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,247.67, 88,660.40 and 35,565.67 is: 49,079.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,247.67 : 88,660.40 = 35,565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,247.67/88,660.40 = 35,565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,247.67x = 88,660.40 × 35,565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,247.67x = 3,153,266,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,266,528.47/64,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,079.86

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