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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,041.96, 89,752.98 and 36,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,041.96, 89,752.98 and 36,750.28 is: 50,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,041.96 : 89,752.98 = 36,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,041.96/89,752.98 = 36,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,041.96x = 89,752.98 × 36,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,041.96x = 3,298,447,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,447,145.83/65,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,712.60

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