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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,531.52, 89,094.88 and 52,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,531.52, 89,094.88 and 52,623.44 is: 72,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,531.52 : 89,094.88 = 52,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,531.52/89,094.88 = 52,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,531.52x = 89,094.88 × 52,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,531.52x = 4,688,479,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,479,071.99/64,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,654.09

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