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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,289.27, 88,718.60 and 35,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,289.27, 88,718.60 and 35,995.43 is: 49,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,289.27 : 88,718.60 = 35,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,289.27/88,718.60 = 35,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,289.27x = 88,718.60 × 35,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,289.27x = 3,193,464,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,464,156.00/64,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,673.36

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