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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,884.78, 90,920.36 and 35,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,884.78, 90,920.36 and 35,669.33 is: 49,223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,884.78 : 90,920.36 = 35,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,884.78/90,920.36 = 35,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,884.78x = 90,920.36 × 35,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,884.78x = 3,243,068,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,068,324.56/65,884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,223.33

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