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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,777.98, 89,393.91 and 36,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,777.98, 89,393.91 and 36,484.14 is: 50,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,777.98 : 89,393.91 = 36,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,777.98/89,393.91 = 36,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,777.98x = 89,393.91 × 36,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,777.98x = 3,261,459,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,459,927.59/64,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,348.28

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