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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,350.16, 88,794.82 and 36,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,350.16, 88,794.82 and 36,061 is: 49,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,350.16 : 88,794.82 = 36,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,350.16/88,794.82 = 36,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,350.16x = 88,794.82 × 36,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,350.16x = 3,202,030,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,030,004.02/64,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,759.47

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