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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,347.61, 90,230.49 and 50,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,347.61, 90,230.49 and 50,216.40 is: 69,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,347.61 : 90,230.49 = 50,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,347.61/90,230.49 = 50,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,347.61x = 90,230.49 × 50,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,347.61x = 4,531,050,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,050,378.04/65,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,337.67

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