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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,849.36, 97,299.96 and 35,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,849.36, 97,299.96 and 35,232.52 is: 52,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,849.36 : 97,299.96 = 35,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,849.36/97,299.96 = 35,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,849.36x = 97,299.96 × 35,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,849.36x = 3,428,122,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,122,786.70/64,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,862.86

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