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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,652, 90,600.48 and 35,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,652, 90,600.48 and 35,844 is: 49,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,652 : 90,600.48 = 35,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,652/90,600.48 = 35,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,652x = 90,600.48 × 35,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,652x = 3,247,483,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,483,605.12/65,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,465.11

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