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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,637.76, 89,205.12 and 36,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,637.76, 89,205.12 and 36,346.08 is: 50,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,637.76 : 89,205.12 = 36,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,637.76/89,205.12 = 36,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,637.76x = 89,205.12 × 36,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,637.76x = 3,242,256,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,256,427.93/64,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,160.41

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