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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,244.81, 90,044.18 and 36,569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,244.81, 90,044.18 and 36,569.35 is: 50,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,244.81 : 90,044.18 = 36,569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,244.81/90,044.18 = 36,569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,244.81x = 90,044.18 × 36,569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,244.81x = 3,292,857,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,857,133.88/65,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,469.26

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