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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,662.08, 89,233.32 and 37,799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,662.08, 89,233.32 and 37,799.12 is: 52,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,662.08 : 89,233.32 = 37,799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,662.08/89,233.32 = 37,799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,662.08x = 89,233.32 × 37,799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,662.08x = 3,372,940,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,940,970.68/64,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,162.58

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