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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,261.98, 88,682.63 and 35,192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,261.98, 88,682.63 and 35,192.91 is: 48,566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,261.98 : 88,682.63 = 35,192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,261.98/88,682.63 = 35,192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,261.98x = 88,682.63 × 35,192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,261.98x = 3,120,999,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,999,640.19/64,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,566.81

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