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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,624.52, 89,181.06 and 36,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,624.52, 89,181.06 and 36,335 is: 50,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,624.52 : 89,181.06 = 36,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,624.52/89,181.06 = 36,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,624.52x = 89,181.06 × 36,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,624.52x = 3,240,393,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,393,815.10/64,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,141.86

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