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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,254.98, 90,051.78 and 36,574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,254.98, 90,051.78 and 36,574.83 is: 50,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,254.98 : 90,051.78 = 36,574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,254.98/90,051.78 = 36,574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,254.98x = 90,051.78 × 36,574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,254.98x = 3,293,628,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,628,544.70/65,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,473.21

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