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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,747.76, 90,731.92 and 35,532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,747.76, 90,731.92 and 35,532.98 is: 49,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,747.76 : 90,731.92 = 35,532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,747.76/90,731.92 = 35,532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,747.76x = 90,731.92 × 35,532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,747.76x = 3,223,975,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,975,498.72/65,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,035.52

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