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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,414.50, 88,861.77 and 45,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,414.50, 88,861.77 and 45,562.02 is: 62,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,414.50 : 88,861.77 = 45,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,414.50/88,861.77 = 45,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,414.50x = 88,861.77 × 45,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,414.50x = 4,048,721,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,721,741.98/64,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,854.20

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