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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,233.50, 90,022.23 and 35,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,233.50, 90,022.23 and 35,425.50 is: 48,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,233.50 : 90,022.23 = 35,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,233.50/90,022.23 = 35,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,233.50x = 90,022.23 × 35,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,233.50x = 3,189,082,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,082,508.87/65,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,887.19

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