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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,905.88, 90,949.97 and 35,691.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,905.88, 90,949.97 and 35,691.19 is: 49,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,905.88 : 90,949.97 = 35,691.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,905.88/90,949.97 = 35,691.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,905.88x = 90,949.97 × 35,691.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,905.88x = 3,246,112,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,112,521.62/65,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,253.77

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