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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,791.83, 90,735.35 and 46,633.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,791.83, 90,735.35 and 46,633.71 is: 64,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,791.83 : 90,735.35 = 46,633.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,791.83/90,735.35 = 46,633.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,791.83x = 90,735.35 × 46,633.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,791.83x = 4,231,325,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,325,765.48/65,791.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,313.85

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