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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,222.96, 90,007.72 and 35,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,222.96, 90,007.72 and 35,414.96 is: 48,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,222.96 : 90,007.72 = 35,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,222.96/90,007.72 = 35,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,222.96x = 90,007.72 × 35,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,222.96x = 3,187,619,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,619,803.49/65,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,872.66

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