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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,670.50, 90,625.29 and 35,862.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,670.50, 90,625.29 and 35,862.50 is: 49,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,670.50 : 90,625.29 = 35,862.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,670.50/90,625.29 = 35,862.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,670.50x = 90,625.29 × 35,862.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,670.50x = 3,250,049,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,049,462.63/65,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,490.25

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