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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,958.52, 89,642.74 and 35,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,958.52, 89,642.74 and 35,150.52 is: 48,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,958.52 : 89,642.74 = 35,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,958.52/89,642.74 = 35,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,958.52x = 89,642.74 × 35,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,958.52x = 3,150,988,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,988,925.22/64,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,507.71

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