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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.73, 90,022.00 and 55,551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.73, 90,022.00 and 55,551.35 is: 76,621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.73 : 90,022.00 = 55,551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.73/90,022.00 = 55,551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.73x = 90,022.00 × 55,551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.73x = 5,000,842,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,842,901.83/65,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,621.63

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