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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,459.88, 88,788.90 and 45,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,459.88, 88,788.90 and 45,564.52 is: 62,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,459.88 : 88,788.90 = 45,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,459.88/88,788.90 = 45,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,459.88x = 88,788.90 × 45,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,459.88x = 4,045,623,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,623,609.83/64,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,761.89

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