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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,056.52, 89,778.10 and 35,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,056.52, 89,778.10 and 35,248.52 is: 48,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,056.52 : 89,778.10 = 35,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,056.52/89,778.10 = 35,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,056.52x = 89,778.10 × 35,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,056.52x = 3,164,545,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,545,153.41/65,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,643.01

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