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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,299.62, 88,731.46 and 35,618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,299.62, 88,731.46 and 35,618.13 is: 49,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,299.62 : 88,731.46 = 35,618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,299.62/88,731.46 = 35,618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,299.62x = 88,731.46 × 35,618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,299.62x = 3,160,448,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,448,677.37/64,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,151.90

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