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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,265.52, 88,682.94 and 35,965.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,265.52, 88,682.94 and 35,965.74 is: 49,630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,265.52 : 88,682.94 = 35,965.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,265.52/88,682.94 = 35,965.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,265.52x = 88,682.94 × 35,965.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,265.52x = 3,189,547,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,547,562.48/64,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,630.77

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