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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,449.98, 90,311.13 and 36,764.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,449.98, 90,311.13 and 36,764.15 is: 50,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,449.98 : 90,311.13 = 36,764.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,449.98/90,311.13 = 36,764.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,449.98x = 90,311.13 × 36,764.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,449.98x = 3,320,211,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,211,478.43/65,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,728.99

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