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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,958.16, 89,642.12 and 35,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,958.16, 89,642.12 and 35,150.16 is: 48,507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,958.16 : 89,642.12 = 35,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,958.16/89,642.12 = 35,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,958.16x = 89,642.12 × 35,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,958.16x = 3,150,934,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,934,860.74/64,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,507.14

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