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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,974.96, 89,660.44 and 36,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,974.96, 89,660.44 and 36,683.44 is: 50,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,974.96 : 89,660.44 = 36,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,974.96/89,660.44 = 36,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,974.96x = 89,660.44 × 36,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,974.96x = 3,289,053,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,053,371.11/64,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,620.32

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