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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,663.47, 89,233.94 and 37,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,663.47, 89,233.94 and 37,435.79 is: 51,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,663.47 : 89,233.94 = 37,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,663.47/89,233.94 = 37,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,663.47x = 89,233.94 × 37,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,663.47x = 3,340,542,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,542,405.36/64,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,660.43

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