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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,860.48, 90,886.76 and 35,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,860.48, 90,886.76 and 35,645.16 is: 49,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,860.48 : 90,886.76 = 35,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,860.48/90,886.76 = 35,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,860.48x = 90,886.76 × 35,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,860.48x = 3,239,673,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,673,102.08/65,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,189.94

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