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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,881.31, 90,840.96 and 52,453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,881.31, 90,840.96 and 52,453.13 is: 72,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,881.31 : 90,840.96 = 52,453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,881.31/90,840.96 = 52,453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,881.31x = 90,840.96 × 52,453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,881.31x = 4,764,892,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,892,684.20/65,881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,325.41

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