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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,252.44, 88,585.92 and 41,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,252.44, 88,585.92 and 41,553 is: 57,289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,252.44 : 88,585.92 = 41,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,252.44/88,585.92 = 41,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,252.44x = 88,585.92 × 41,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,252.44x = 3,681,010,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,010,733.76/64,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,289.82

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