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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,977.70, 89,668.10 and 36,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,977.70, 89,668.10 and 36,295.54 is: 50,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,977.70 : 89,668.10 = 36,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,977.70/89,668.10 = 36,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,977.70x = 89,668.10 × 36,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,977.70x = 3,254,552,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,552,110.27/64,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,087.22

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