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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,395.14, 88,865.51 and 36,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,395.14, 88,865.51 and 36,099 is: 49,816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,395.14 : 88,865.51 = 36,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,395.14/88,865.51 = 36,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,395.14x = 88,865.51 × 36,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,395.14x = 3,207,955,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,955,865.00/64,395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,816.74

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