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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,406.24, 90,265.68 and 37,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,406.24, 90,265.68 and 37,113.12 is: 51,218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,406.24 : 90,265.68 = 37,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,406.24/90,265.68 = 37,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,406.24x = 90,265.68 × 37,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,406.24x = 3,350,041,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,041,013.72/65,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,218.98

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