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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,041.84, 89,757.72 and 36,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,041.84, 89,757.72 and 36,747.04 is: 50,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,041.84 : 89,757.72 = 36,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,041.84/89,757.72 = 36,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,041.84x = 89,757.72 × 36,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,041.84x = 3,298,330,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,330,527.15/65,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,710.90

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