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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,926.54, 90,979.06 and 35,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,926.54, 90,979.06 and 35,711.86 is: 49,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,926.54 : 90,979.06 = 35,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,926.54/90,979.06 = 35,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,926.54x = 90,979.06 × 35,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,926.54x = 3,249,031,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,031,453.65/65,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,282.61

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