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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,968.47, 89,656.49 and 35,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,968.47, 89,656.49 and 35,160.47 is: 48,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,968.47 : 89,656.49 = 35,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,968.47/89,656.49 = 35,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,968.47x = 89,656.49 × 35,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,968.47x = 3,152,364,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,364,302.78/64,968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,521.45

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