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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,034.55, 89,745.78 and 36,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,034.55, 89,745.78 and 36,354.25 is: 50,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,034.55 : 89,745.78 = 36,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,034.55/89,745.78 = 36,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,034.55x = 89,745.78 × 36,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,034.55x = 3,262,640,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,640,522.57/65,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,167.80

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