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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,270.76, 88,694.58 and 37,031.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,270.76, 88,694.58 and 37,031.81 is: 51,104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,270.76 : 88,694.58 = 37,031.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,270.76/88,694.58 = 37,031.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,270.76x = 88,694.58 × 37,031.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,270.76x = 3,284,520,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,520,649.43/64,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,104.43

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