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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,449.31, 90,320.05 and 36,377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,449.31, 90,320.05 and 36,377.67 is: 50,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,449.31 : 90,320.05 = 36,377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,449.31/90,320.05 = 36,377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,449.31x = 90,320.05 × 36,377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,449.31x = 3,285,633,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,633,357.46/65,449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,201.20

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