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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,674.36, 89,042.04 and 50,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,674.36, 89,042.04 and 50,316.60 is: 69,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,674.36 : 89,042.04 = 50,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,674.36/89,042.04 = 50,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,674.36x = 89,042.04 × 50,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,674.36x = 4,480,292,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,292,709.86/64,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,274.64

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