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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,263.66, 88,683.82 and 35,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,263.66, 88,683.82 and 35,969.34 is: 49,637.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,263.66 : 88,683.82 = 35,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,263.66/88,683.82 = 35,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,263.66x = 88,683.82 × 35,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,263.66x = 3,189,898,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,898,474.08/64,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,637.67

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