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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,658.62, 89,211.45 and 37,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,658.62, 89,211.45 and 37,807.72 is: 52,164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,658.62 : 89,211.45 = 37,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,658.62/89,211.45 = 37,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,658.62x = 89,211.45 × 37,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,658.62x = 3,372,881,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,881,522.39/64,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,164.45

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