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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,161.44, 89,922.96 and 35,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,161.44, 89,922.96 and 35,353.44 is: 48,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,161.44 : 89,922.96 = 35,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,161.44/89,922.96 = 35,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,161.44x = 89,922.96 × 35,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,161.44x = 3,179,085,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,085,970.98/65,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,787.84

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