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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,831.50, 89,467.47 and 35,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,831.50, 89,467.47 and 35,023.50 is: 48,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,831.50 : 89,467.47 = 35,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,831.50/89,467.47 = 35,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,831.50x = 89,467.47 × 35,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,831.50x = 3,133,463,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,463,935.55/64,831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,332.43

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