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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,867.30, 89,516.83 and 35,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,867.30, 89,516.83 and 35,059.30 is: 48,381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,867.30 : 89,516.83 = 35,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,867.30/89,516.83 = 35,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,867.30x = 89,516.83 × 35,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,867.30x = 3,138,396,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,396,862.79/64,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,381.81

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