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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,462.97, 90,373.28 and 44,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,462.97, 90,373.28 and 44,065.34 is: 60,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,462.97 : 90,373.28 = 44,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,462.97/90,373.28 = 44,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,462.97x = 90,373.28 × 44,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,462.97x = 3,982,329,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,329,310.12/65,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,833.31

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