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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,275.61, 90,080.24 and 36,981.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,275.61, 90,080.24 and 36,981.23 is: 51,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,275.61 : 90,080.24 = 36,981.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,275.61/90,080.24 = 36,981.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,275.61x = 90,080.24 × 36,981.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,275.61x = 3,331,277,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,277,438.59/65,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,034.03

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