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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,871.28, 89,522.31 and 35,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,871.28, 89,522.31 and 35,063.28 is: 48,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,871.28 : 89,522.31 = 35,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,871.28/89,522.31 = 35,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,871.28x = 89,522.31 × 35,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,871.28x = 3,138,945,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,945,821.78/64,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,387.30

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