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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,872.50, 89,524.06 and 35,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,872.50, 89,524.06 and 35,064.50 is: 48,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,872.50 : 89,524.06 = 35,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,872.50/89,524.06 = 35,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,872.50x = 89,524.06 × 35,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,872.50x = 3,139,116,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,116,401.87/64,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,389.02

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