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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,926.13, 90,978.15 and 35,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,926.13, 90,978.15 and 35,711.70 is: 49,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,926.13 : 90,978.15 = 35,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,926.13/90,978.15 = 35,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,926.13x = 90,978.15 × 35,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,926.13x = 3,248,984,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,984,192.11/65,926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,282.20

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