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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,629.62, 90,566.82 and 36,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,629.62, 90,566.82 and 36,950.90 is: 50,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,629.62 : 90,566.82 = 36,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,629.62/90,566.82 = 36,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,629.62x = 90,566.82 × 36,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,629.62x = 3,346,525,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,525,056.30/65,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,991.08

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