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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,285.61, 90,144.93 and 50,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,285.61, 90,144.93 and 50,154.40 is: 69,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,285.61 : 90,144.93 = 50,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,285.61/90,144.93 = 50,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,285.61x = 90,144.93 × 50,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,285.61x = 4,521,164,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,164,877.19/65,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,252.09

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