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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,779.22, 90,773.97 and 35,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,779.22, 90,773.97 and 35,971.22 is: 49,639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,779.22 : 90,773.97 = 35,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,779.22/90,773.97 = 35,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,779.22x = 90,773.97 × 35,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,779.22x = 3,265,250,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,250,445.14/65,779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,639.54

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