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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,265.62, 88,669.74 and 37,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,265.62, 88,669.74 and 37,035.04 is: 51,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,265.62 : 88,669.74 = 37,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,265.62/88,669.74 = 37,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,265.62x = 88,669.74 × 37,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,265.62x = 3,283,887,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,887,367.69/64,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,098.66

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