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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,974.63, 89,664.99 and 36,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,974.63, 89,664.99 and 36,682.14 is: 50,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,974.63 : 89,664.99 = 36,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,974.63/89,664.99 = 36,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,974.63x = 89,664.99 × 36,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,974.63x = 3,289,103,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,103,716.28/64,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,621.35

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