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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,822.74, 90,740.90 and 46,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,822.74, 90,740.90 and 46,927.06 is: 64,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,822.74 : 90,740.90 = 46,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,822.74/90,740.90 = 46,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,822.74x = 90,740.90 × 46,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,822.74x = 4,258,203,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,203,658.75/65,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,691.98

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