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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,968.50, 89,656.58 and 35,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,968.50, 89,656.58 and 35,160.50 is: 48,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,968.50 : 89,656.58 = 35,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,968.50/89,656.58 = 35,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,968.50x = 89,656.58 × 35,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,968.50x = 3,152,370,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,370,181.09/64,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,521.52

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