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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,114.13, 89,858.03 and 35,306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,114.13, 89,858.03 and 35,306.13 is: 48,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,114.13 : 89,858.03 = 35,306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,114.13/89,858.03 = 35,306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,114.13x = 89,858.03 × 35,306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,114.13x = 3,172,539,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,539,288.72/65,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,722.75

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