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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,358.55, 88,814.61 and 36,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,358.55, 88,814.61 and 36,064.26 is: 49,768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,358.55 : 88,814.61 = 36,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,358.55/88,814.61 = 36,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,358.55x = 88,814.61 × 36,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,358.55x = 3,203,033,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,033,186.84/64,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,768.57

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