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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,473.52, 90,387.62 and 50,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,473.52, 90,387.62 and 50,905.40 is: 70,276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,473.52 : 90,387.62 = 50,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,473.52/90,387.62 = 50,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,473.52x = 90,387.62 × 50,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,473.52x = 4,601,217,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,217,951.15/65,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,276.01

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