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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,708.53, 89,297.59 and 36,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,708.53, 89,297.59 and 36,414.22 is: 50,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,708.53 : 89,297.59 = 36,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,708.53/89,297.59 = 36,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,708.53x = 89,297.59 × 36,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,708.53x = 3,251,701,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,701,571.88/64,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,251.52

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