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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,916.48, 90,964.80 and 36,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,916.48, 90,964.80 and 36,108.48 is: 49,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,916.48 : 90,964.80 = 36,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,916.48/90,964.80 = 36,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,916.48x = 90,964.80 × 36,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,916.48x = 3,284,600,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,600,661.50/65,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,829.73

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