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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,247.72, 90,043.04 and 36,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,247.72, 90,043.04 and 36,959.28 is: 51,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,247.72 : 90,043.04 = 36,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,247.72/90,043.04 = 36,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,247.72x = 90,043.04 × 36,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,247.72x = 3,327,925,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,925,927.41/65,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,004.48

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