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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,177.44, 89,944.86 and 35,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,177.44, 89,944.86 and 35,369.44 is: 48,809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,177.44 : 89,944.86 = 35,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,177.44/89,944.86 = 35,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,177.44x = 89,944.86 × 35,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,177.44x = 3,181,299,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,299,236.85/65,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,809.82

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