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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,841.16, 89,446.79 and 52,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,841.16, 89,446.79 and 52,755.15 is: 72,774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,841.16 : 89,446.79 = 52,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,841.16/89,446.79 = 52,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,841.16x = 89,446.79 × 52,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,841.16x = 4,718,779,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,779,290.78/64,841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,774.44

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