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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,934.54, 90,991.31 and 39,072.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,934.54, 90,991.31 and 39,072.69 is: 53,921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,934.54 : 90,991.31 = 39,072.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,934.54/90,991.31 = 39,072.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,934.54x = 90,991.31 × 39,072.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,934.54x = 3,555,275,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,275,052.96/65,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,921.28

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