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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,279.19, 90,084.96 and 36,598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,279.19, 90,084.96 and 36,598.89 is: 50,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,279.19 : 90,084.96 = 36,598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,279.19/90,084.96 = 36,598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,279.19x = 90,084.96 × 36,598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,279.19x = 3,297,009,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,009,541.69/65,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,506.29

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