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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,741.76, 90,723.64 and 35,526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,741.76, 90,723.64 and 35,526.98 is: 49,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,741.76 : 90,723.64 = 35,526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,741.76/90,723.64 = 35,526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,741.76x = 90,723.64 × 35,526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,741.76x = 3,223,136,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,136,943.81/65,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,027.24

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