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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,968.34, 89,656.32 and 35,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,968.34, 89,656.32 and 35,160.34 is: 48,521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,968.34 : 89,656.32 = 35,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,968.34/89,656.32 = 35,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,968.34x = 89,656.32 × 35,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,968.34x = 3,152,346,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,346,694.35/64,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,521.28

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