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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,359.74, 90,191.15 and 36,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,359.74, 90,191.15 and 36,675.48 is: 50,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,359.74 : 90,191.15 = 36,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,359.74/90,191.15 = 36,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,359.74x = 90,191.15 × 36,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,359.74x = 3,307,803,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,803,718.00/65,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,609.19

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