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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,771.79, 90,764.95 and 35,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,771.79, 90,764.95 and 35,557.14 is: 49,068.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,771.79 : 90,764.95 = 35,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,771.79/90,764.95 = 35,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,771.79x = 90,764.95 × 35,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,771.79x = 3,227,342,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,342,034.24/65,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,068.79

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