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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,261.62, 88,664.22 and 37,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,261.62, 88,664.22 and 37,031.04 is: 51,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,261.62 : 88,664.22 = 37,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,261.62/88,664.22 = 37,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,261.62x = 88,664.22 × 37,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,261.62x = 3,283,328,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,328,277.39/64,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,093.15

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