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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,301.55, 90,116.36 and 37,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,301.55, 90,116.36 and 37,009.15 is: 51,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,301.55 : 90,116.36 = 37,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,301.55/90,116.36 = 37,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,301.55x = 90,116.36 × 37,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,301.55x = 3,335,129,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,129,884.69/65,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,072.75

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