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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,878.16, 90,912.17 and 35,663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,878.16, 90,912.17 and 35,663.51 is: 49,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,878.16 : 90,912.17 = 35,663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,878.16/90,912.17 = 35,663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,878.16x = 90,912.17 × 35,663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,878.16x = 3,242,247,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,247,400.36/65,878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,215.82

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