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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,445.62, 90,312.43 and 39,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,445.62, 90,312.43 and 39,994.55 is: 55,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,445.62 : 90,312.43 = 39,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,445.62/90,312.43 = 39,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,445.62x = 90,312.43 × 39,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,445.62x = 3,612,004,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,004,997.26/65,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,190.94

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