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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,991.59, 89,688.62 and 35,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,991.59, 89,688.62 and 35,183.59 is: 48,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,991.59 : 89,688.62 = 35,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,991.59/89,688.62 = 35,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,991.59x = 89,688.62 × 35,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,991.59x = 3,155,567,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,567,633.75/64,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,553.48

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