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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,971.14, 89,663.78 and 45,857.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,971.14, 89,663.78 and 45,857.03 is: 63,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,971.14 : 89,663.78 = 45,857.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,971.14/89,663.78 = 45,857.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,971.14x = 89,663.78 × 45,857.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,971.14x = 4,111,714,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,714,649.37/64,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,285.25

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