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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,985.12, 89,679.60 and 35,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,985.12, 89,679.60 and 35,177.12 is: 48,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,985.12 : 89,679.60 = 35,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,985.12/89,679.60 = 35,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,985.12x = 89,679.60 × 35,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,985.12x = 3,154,670,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,670,050.75/64,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,544.50

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