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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,166.22, 89,932.35 and 50,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,166.22, 89,932.35 and 50,994.46 is: 70,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,166.22 : 89,932.35 = 50,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,166.22/89,932.35 = 50,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,166.22x = 89,932.35 × 50,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,166.22x = 4,586,051,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,051,624.78/65,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,374.68

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