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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,955.58, 91,019.02 and 35,740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,955.58, 91,019.02 and 35,740.89 is: 49,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,955.58 : 91,019.02 = 35,740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,955.58/91,019.02 = 35,740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,955.58x = 91,019.02 × 35,740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,955.58x = 3,253,100,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,100,603.02/65,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,322.60

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