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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,415.60, 90,273.96 and 37,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,415.60, 90,273.96 and 37,121.76 is: 51,228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,415.60 : 90,273.96 = 37,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,415.60/90,273.96 = 37,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,415.60x = 90,273.96 × 37,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,415.60x = 3,351,128,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,128,277.37/65,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,228.27

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