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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,168.82, 89,932.95 and 35,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,168.82, 89,932.95 and 35,360.82 is: 48,797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,168.82 : 89,932.95 = 35,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,168.82/89,932.95 = 35,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,168.82x = 89,932.95 × 35,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,168.82x = 3,180,102,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,102,857.02/65,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,797.92

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