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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,250.14, 90,042.18 and 36,956.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,250.14, 90,042.18 and 36,956.03 is: 50,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,250.14 : 90,042.18 = 36,956.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,250.14/90,042.18 = 36,956.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,250.14x = 90,042.18 × 36,956.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,250.14x = 3,327,601,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,601,505.35/65,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,997.61

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