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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,627.67, 90,566.46 and 36,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,627.67, 90,566.46 and 36,947.82 is: 50,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,627.67 : 90,566.46 = 36,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,627.67/90,566.46 = 36,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,627.67x = 90,566.46 × 36,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,627.67x = 3,346,233,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,233,262.12/65,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,988.15

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