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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,658.07, 89,228.14 and 36,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,658.07, 89,228.14 and 36,363.75 is: 50,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,658.07 : 89,228.14 = 36,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,658.07/89,228.14 = 36,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,658.07x = 89,228.14 × 36,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,658.07x = 3,244,669,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,669,775.93/64,658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,181.98

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