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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,971.50, 89,660.68 and 35,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,971.50, 89,660.68 and 35,163.50 is: 48,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,971.50 : 89,660.68 = 35,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,971.50/89,660.68 = 35,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,971.50x = 89,660.68 × 35,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,971.50x = 3,152,783,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,783,321.18/64,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,525.64

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