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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,274, 90,078.36 and 35,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,274, 90,078.36 and 35,466 is: 48,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,274 : 90,078.36 = 35,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,274/90,078.36 = 35,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,274x = 90,078.36 × 35,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,274x = 3,194,719,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,719,115.76/65,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,943.21

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