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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,878.08, 89,531.92 and 35,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,878.08, 89,531.92 and 35,070.08 is: 48,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,878.08 : 89,531.92 = 35,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,878.08/89,531.92 = 35,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,878.08x = 89,531.92 × 35,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,878.08x = 3,139,891,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,891,596.95/64,878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,396.80

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