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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,231.22, 90,017.46 and 36,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,231.22, 90,017.46 and 36,552.06 is: 50,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,231.22 : 90,017.46 = 36,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,231.22/90,017.46 = 36,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,231.22x = 90,017.46 × 36,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,231.22x = 3,290,323,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,323,598.97/65,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,440.93

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