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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,362.77, 90,189.99 and 37,077.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,362.77, 90,189.99 and 37,077.57 is: 51,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,362.77 : 90,189.99 = 37,077.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,362.77/90,189.99 = 37,077.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,362.77x = 90,189.99 × 37,077.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,362.77x = 3,344,025,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,025,667.52/65,362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,161.02

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