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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,287.50, 90,107.69 and 37,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,287.50, 90,107.69 and 37,009.59 is: 51,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,287.50 : 90,107.69 = 37,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,287.50/90,107.69 = 37,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,287.50x = 90,107.69 × 37,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,287.50x = 3,334,848,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,848,477.70/65,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,079.43

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