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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,423.54, 88,904.33 and 35,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,423.54, 88,904.33 and 35,747.56 is: 49,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,423.54 : 88,904.33 = 35,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,423.54/88,904.33 = 35,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,423.54x = 88,904.33 × 35,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,423.54x = 3,178,113,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,113,138.46/64,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,331.55

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