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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,991.52, 89,688.33 and 35,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,991.52, 89,688.33 and 35,183.52 is: 48,553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,991.52 : 89,688.33 = 35,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,991.52/89,688.33 = 35,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,991.52x = 89,688.33 × 35,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,991.52x = 3,155,551,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,551,152.32/64,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,553.28

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