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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,311.42, 88,671.34 and 47,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,311.42, 88,671.34 and 47,263.76 is: 65,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,311.42 : 88,671.34 = 47,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,311.42/88,671.34 = 47,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,311.42x = 88,671.34 × 47,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,311.42x = 4,190,940,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,940,932.64/64,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,166.36

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