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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,693.44, 89,274.96 and 36,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,693.44, 89,274.96 and 36,397.44 is: 50,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,693.44 : 89,274.96 = 36,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,693.44/89,274.96 = 36,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,693.44x = 89,274.96 × 36,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,693.44x = 3,249,380,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,380,000.10/64,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,227.35

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