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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,359.24, 90,190.46 and 36,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,359.24, 90,190.46 and 36,674.98 is: 50,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,359.24 : 90,190.46 = 36,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,359.24/90,190.46 = 36,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,359.24x = 90,190.46 × 36,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,359.24x = 3,307,733,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,733,182.90/65,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,608.50

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