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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,257.06, 88,675.92 and 35,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,257.06, 88,675.92 and 35,962.68 is: 49,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,257.06 : 88,675.92 = 35,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,257.06/88,675.92 = 35,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,257.06x = 88,675.92 × 35,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,257.06x = 3,189,023,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,023,734.67/64,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,629.16

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