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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,295.91, 90,128.87 and 37,020.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,295.91, 90,128.87 and 37,020.43 is: 51,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,295.91 : 90,128.87 = 37,020.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,295.91/90,128.87 = 37,020.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,295.91x = 90,128.87 × 37,020.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,295.91x = 3,336,609,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,609,522.81/65,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,099.82

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