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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,750.92, 90,734.58 and 35,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,750.92, 90,734.58 and 35,941 is: 49,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,750.92 : 90,734.58 = 35,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,750.92/90,734.58 = 35,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,750.92x = 90,734.58 × 35,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,750.92x = 3,261,091,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,091,539.78/65,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,597.66

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