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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,498.74, 90,388.25 and 35,690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,498.74, 90,388.25 and 35,690.74 is: 49,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,498.74 : 90,388.25 = 35,690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,498.74/90,388.25 = 35,690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,498.74x = 90,388.25 × 35,690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,498.74x = 3,226,023,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,023,351.35/65,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,253.21

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