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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,988.44, 89,683.94 and 35,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,988.44, 89,683.94 and 35,180.44 is: 48,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,988.44 : 89,683.94 = 35,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,988.44/89,683.94 = 35,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,988.44x = 89,683.94 × 35,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,988.44x = 3,155,120,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,120,470.13/64,988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,548.95

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