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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,169.78, 89,934.24 and 35,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,169.78, 89,934.24 and 35,361.78 is: 48,799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,169.78 : 89,934.24 = 35,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,169.78/89,934.24 = 35,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,169.78x = 89,934.24 × 35,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,169.78x = 3,180,234,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,234,809.35/65,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,799.23

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