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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,727.64, 89,312.22 and 36,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,727.64, 89,312.22 and 36,427.32 is: 50,262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,727.64 : 89,312.22 = 36,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,727.64/89,312.22 = 36,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,727.64x = 89,312.22 × 36,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,727.64x = 3,253,404,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,404,817.85/64,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,262.99

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