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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,410.05, 90,266.82 and 36,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,410.05, 90,266.82 and 36,735.92 is: 50,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,410.05 : 90,266.82 = 36,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,410.05/90,266.82 = 36,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,410.05x = 90,266.82 × 36,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,410.05x = 3,316,034,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,034,784.78/65,410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,696.10

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