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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,007.24, 89,709.54 and 35,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,007.24, 89,709.54 and 35,199.24 is: 48,574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,007.24 : 89,709.54 = 35,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,007.24/89,709.54 = 35,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,007.24x = 89,709.54 × 35,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,007.24x = 3,157,707,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,707,628.75/65,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,574.71

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