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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,969.75, 89,658.30 and 35,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,969.75, 89,658.30 and 35,161.75 is: 48,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,969.75 : 89,658.30 = 35,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,969.75/89,658.30 = 35,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,969.75x = 89,658.30 × 35,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,969.75x = 3,152,542,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,542,730.03/64,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,523.24

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