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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,274.50, 90,079.36 and 35,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,274.50, 90,079.36 and 35,466.50 is: 48,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,274.50 : 90,079.36 = 35,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,274.50/90,079.36 = 35,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,274.50x = 90,079.36 × 35,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,274.50x = 3,194,799,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,799,621.44/65,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,944.07

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