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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,557.75, 90,469.70 and 35,749.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,557.75, 90,469.70 and 35,749.75 is: 49,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,557.75 : 90,469.70 = 35,749.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,557.75/90,469.70 = 35,749.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,557.75x = 90,469.70 × 35,749.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,557.75x = 3,234,269,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,269,157.58/65,557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,334.66

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