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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,971.82, 89,661.08 and 35,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,971.82, 89,661.08 and 35,163.82 is: 48,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,971.82 : 89,661.08 = 35,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,971.82/89,661.08 = 35,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,971.82x = 89,661.08 × 35,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,971.82x = 3,152,825,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,825,454.00/64,971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,526.05

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