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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,255.02, 88,668.45 and 35,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,255.02, 88,668.45 and 35,955.24 is: 49,616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,255.02 : 88,668.45 = 35,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,255.02/88,668.45 = 35,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,255.02x = 88,668.45 × 35,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,255.02x = 3,188,095,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,095,400.18/64,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,616.29

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