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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,675.44, 89,251.77 and 36,381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,675.44, 89,251.77 and 36,381.33 is: 50,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,675.44 : 89,251.77 = 36,381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,675.44/89,251.77 = 36,381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,675.44x = 89,251.77 × 36,381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,675.44x = 3,247,098,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,098,097.45/64,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,206.05

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