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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,259.05, 90,049.55 and 36,572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,259.05, 90,049.55 and 36,572.11 is: 50,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,259.05 : 90,049.55 = 36,572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,259.05/90,049.55 = 36,572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,259.05x = 90,049.55 × 36,572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,259.05x = 3,293,301,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,301,974.36/65,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,465.06

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