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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,284.76, 90,096.60 and 36,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,284.76, 90,096.60 and 36,999.56 is: 51,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,284.76 : 90,096.60 = 36,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,284.76/90,096.60 = 36,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,284.76x = 90,096.60 × 36,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,284.76x = 3,333,534,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,534,557.50/65,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,061.45

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