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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,671.06, 89,238.84 and 36,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,671.06, 89,238.84 and 36,376.14 is: 50,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,671.06 : 89,238.84 = 36,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,671.06/89,238.84 = 36,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,671.06x = 89,238.84 × 36,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,671.06x = 3,246,164,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,164,537.28/64,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,195.01

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