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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,868.87, 89,518.98 and 35,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,868.87, 89,518.98 and 35,060.87 is: 48,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,868.87 : 89,518.98 = 35,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,868.87/89,518.98 = 35,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,868.87x = 89,518.98 × 35,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,868.87x = 3,138,612,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,612,872.72/64,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,383.96

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