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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,632.19, 90,562.66 and 36,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,632.19, 90,562.66 and 36,947.66 is: 50,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,632.19 : 90,562.66 = 36,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,632.19/90,562.66 = 36,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,632.19x = 90,562.66 × 36,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,632.19x = 3,346,077,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,077,825.19/65,632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,982.27

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