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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,647.32, 89,191.86 and 52,690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,647.32, 89,191.86 and 52,690.12 is: 72,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,647.32 : 89,191.86 = 52,690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,647.32/89,191.86 = 52,690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,647.32x = 89,191.86 × 52,690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,647.32x = 4,699,529,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,529,806.42/64,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,694.89

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