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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,663.92, 89,235.36 and 36,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,663.92, 89,235.36 and 36,369.60 is: 50,189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,663.92 : 89,235.36 = 36,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,663.92/89,235.36 = 36,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,663.92x = 89,235.36 × 36,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,663.92x = 3,245,454,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,454,349.06/64,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,189.57

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