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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,503.28, 90,302.96 and 55,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,503.28, 90,302.96 and 55,391.12 is: 76,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,503.28 : 90,302.96 = 55,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,503.28/90,302.96 = 55,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,503.28x = 90,302.96 × 55,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,503.28x = 5,001,982,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,982,093.72/65,503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,362.31

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