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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,659.03, 89,230.24 and 36,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,659.03, 89,230.24 and 36,364.71 is: 50,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,659.03 : 89,230.24 = 36,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,659.03/89,230.24 = 36,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,659.03x = 89,230.24 × 36,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,659.03x = 3,244,832,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,832,180.90/64,659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,183.75

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