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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,286.13, 90,094.97 and 36,993.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,286.13, 90,094.97 and 36,993.73 is: 51,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,286.13 : 90,094.97 = 36,993.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,286.13/90,094.97 = 36,993.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,286.13x = 90,094.97 × 36,993.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,286.13x = 3,332,948,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,948,994.54/65,286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,051.41

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