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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,266.12, 88,670.43 and 37,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,266.12, 88,670.43 and 37,035.54 is: 51,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,266.12 : 88,670.43 = 37,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,266.12/88,670.43 = 37,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,266.12x = 88,670.43 × 37,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,266.12x = 3,283,957,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,957,257.08/64,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,099.35

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