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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,351.76, 90,186.48 and 36,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,351.76, 90,186.48 and 36,677.76 is: 50,615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,351.76 : 90,186.48 = 36,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,351.76/90,186.48 = 36,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,351.76x = 90,186.48 × 36,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,351.76x = 3,307,838,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,838,068.68/65,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,615.90

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