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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,827.59, 89,467.34 and 36,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,827.59, 89,467.34 and 36,535.19 is: 50,421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,827.59 : 89,467.34 = 36,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,827.59/89,467.34 = 36,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,827.59x = 89,467.34 × 36,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,827.59x = 3,268,706,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,706,265.69/64,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,421.53

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