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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,360.79, 90,199.71 and 36,682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,360.79, 90,199.71 and 36,682.23 is: 50,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,360.79 : 90,199.71 = 36,682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,360.79/90,199.71 = 36,682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,360.79x = 90,199.71 × 36,682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,360.79x = 3,308,726,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,726,508.15/65,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,622.50

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