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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,962.64, 89,640.84 and 36,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,962.64, 89,640.84 and 36,666.64 is: 50,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,962.64 : 89,640.84 = 36,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,962.64/89,640.84 = 36,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,962.64x = 89,640.84 × 36,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,962.64x = 3,286,828,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,828,409.58/64,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,595.67

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