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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,298.55, 88,729.99 and 35,617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,298.55, 88,729.99 and 35,617.06 is: 49,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,298.55 : 88,729.99 = 35,617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,298.55/88,729.99 = 35,617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,298.55x = 88,729.99 × 35,617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,298.55x = 3,160,301,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,301,377.63/64,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,150.43

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