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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,468.74, 90,349.47 and 37,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,468.74, 90,349.47 and 37,177.06 is: 51,305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,468.74 : 90,349.47 = 37,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,468.74/90,349.47 = 37,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,468.74x = 90,349.47 × 37,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,468.74x = 3,358,927,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,927,667.16/65,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,305.82

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