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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,663.80, 89,235.72 and 36,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,663.80, 89,235.72 and 36,369.69 is: 50,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,663.80 : 89,235.72 = 36,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,663.80/89,235.72 = 36,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,663.80x = 89,235.72 × 36,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,663.80x = 3,245,475,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,475,473.33/64,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,189.99

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