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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,470.06, 88,970.94 and 37,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,470.06, 88,970.94 and 37,608.30 is: 51,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,470.06 : 88,970.94 = 37,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,470.06/88,970.94 = 37,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,470.06x = 88,970.94 × 37,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,470.06x = 3,346,045,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,045,802.80/64,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,900.77

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