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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,705.22, 89,293.86 and 36,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,705.22, 89,293.86 and 36,405.44 is: 50,239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,705.22 : 89,293.86 = 36,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,705.22/89,293.86 = 36,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,705.22x = 89,293.86 × 36,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,705.22x = 3,250,782,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,782,262.60/64,705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,239.88

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