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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,611.88, 89,151.32 and 37,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,611.88, 89,151.32 and 37,749.20 is: 52,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,611.88 : 89,151.32 = 37,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,611.88/89,151.32 = 37,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,611.88x = 89,151.32 × 37,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,611.88x = 3,365,390,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,390,445.22/64,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,086.25

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