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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,591.08, 89,127.72 and 37,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,591.08, 89,127.72 and 37,371.84 is: 51,568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,591.08 : 89,127.72 = 37,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,591.08/89,127.72 = 37,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,591.08x = 89,127.72 × 37,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,591.08x = 3,330,866,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,866,891.40/64,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,568.53

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