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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,427.65, 88,909.98 and 36,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,427.65, 88,909.98 and 36,133.94 is: 49,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,427.65 : 88,909.98 = 36,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,427.65/88,909.98 = 36,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,427.65x = 88,909.98 × 36,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,427.65x = 3,212,667,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,667,882.72/64,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,864.74

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