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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,110, 89,851.80 and 35,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,110, 89,851.80 and 35,302 is: 48,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,110 : 89,851.80 = 35,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,110/89,851.80 = 35,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,110x = 89,851.80 × 35,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,110x = 3,171,948,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,948,243.60/65,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,716.76

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