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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,622.54, 89,183.63 and 37,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,622.54, 89,183.63 and 37,768 is: 52,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,622.54 : 89,183.63 = 37,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,622.54/89,183.63 = 37,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,622.54x = 89,183.63 × 37,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,622.54x = 3,368,287,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,287,337.84/64,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,122.48

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