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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,958.06, 89,642.40 and 35,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,958.06, 89,642.40 and 35,150.06 is: 48,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,958.06 : 89,642.40 = 35,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,958.06/89,642.40 = 35,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,958.06x = 89,642.40 × 35,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,958.06x = 3,150,935,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,935,830.84/64,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,507.23

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