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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,257.67, 90,098.93 and 50,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,257.67, 90,098.93 and 50,123.27 is: 69,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,257.67 : 90,098.93 = 50,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,257.67/90,098.93 = 50,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,257.67x = 90,098.93 × 50,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,257.67x = 4,516,052,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,052,995.10/65,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,203.41

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