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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,771.95, 89,391.77 and 37,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,771.95, 89,391.77 and 37,912.89 is: 52,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,771.95 : 89,391.77 = 37,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,771.95/89,391.77 = 37,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,771.95x = 89,391.77 × 37,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,771.95x = 3,389,100,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,100,153.35/64,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,323.58

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