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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,534.08, 89,057.04 and 36,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,534.08, 89,057.04 and 36,248.88 is: 50,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,534.08 : 89,057.04 = 36,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,534.08/89,057.04 = 36,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,534.08x = 89,057.04 × 36,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,534.08x = 3,228,217,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,217,956.12/64,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,023.46

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