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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,263.61, 89,984.98 and 55,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,263.61, 89,984.98 and 55,174.25 is: 76,073.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,263.61 : 89,984.98 = 55,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,263.61/89,984.98 = 55,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,263.61x = 89,984.98 × 55,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,263.61x = 4,964,853,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,853,782.77/65,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,073.85

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