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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,476, 90,356.88 and 35,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,476, 90,356.88 and 35,668 is: 49,221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,476 : 90,356.88 = 35,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,476/90,356.88 = 35,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,476x = 90,356.88 × 35,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,476x = 3,222,849,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,849,195.84/65,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,221.84

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