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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,507.96, 89,026.86 and 37,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,507.96, 89,026.86 and 37,663.48 is: 51,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,507.96 : 89,026.86 = 37,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,507.96/89,026.86 = 37,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,507.96x = 89,026.86 × 37,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,507.96x = 3,353,061,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,061,361.07/64,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,979.03

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