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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,967.89, 89,655.69 and 35,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,967.89, 89,655.69 and 35,159.89 is: 48,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,967.89 : 89,655.69 = 35,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,967.89/89,655.69 = 35,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,967.89x = 89,655.69 × 35,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,967.89x = 3,152,284,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,284,232.33/64,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,520.65

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