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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,872.98, 89,524.85 and 35,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,872.98, 89,524.85 and 35,064.98 is: 48,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,872.98 : 89,524.85 = 35,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,872.98/89,524.85 = 35,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,872.98x = 89,524.85 × 35,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,872.98x = 3,139,187,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,187,074.75/64,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,389.75

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