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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,667.06, 89,233.32 and 36,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,667.06, 89,233.32 and 36,372.14 is: 50,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,667.06 : 89,233.32 = 36,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,667.06/89,233.32 = 36,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,667.06x = 89,233.32 × 36,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,667.06x = 3,245,606,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,606,807.70/64,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,189.49

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