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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,753.28, 89,359.25 and 36,073.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,753.28, 89,359.25 and 36,073.27 is: 49,780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,753.28 : 89,359.25 = 36,073.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,753.28/89,359.25 = 36,073.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,753.28x = 89,359.25 × 36,073.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,753.28x = 3,223,480,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,480,352.25/64,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,780.96

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