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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,910.61, 90,956.16 and 35,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,910.61, 90,956.16 and 35,695.23 is: 49,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,910.61 : 90,956.16 = 35,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,910.61/90,956.16 = 35,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,910.61x = 90,956.16 × 35,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,910.61x = 3,246,701,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,701,051.12/65,910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,259.16

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