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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,923.70, 90,983.52 and 37,249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,923.70, 90,983.52 and 37,249.29 is: 51,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,923.70 : 90,983.52 = 37,249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,923.70/90,983.52 = 37,249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,923.70x = 90,983.52 × 37,249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,923.70x = 3,389,071,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,071,521.70/65,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,409.00

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