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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,624.01, 89,189.51 and 36,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,624.01, 89,189.51 and 36,335.16 is: 50,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,624.01 : 89,189.51 = 36,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,624.01/89,189.51 = 36,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,624.01x = 89,189.51 × 36,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,624.01x = 3,240,714,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,714,934.50/64,624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,147.23

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