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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,955.81, 91,139.72 and 48,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,955.81, 91,139.72 and 48,019.68 is: 66,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,955.81 : 91,139.72 = 48,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,955.81/91,139.72 = 48,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,955.81x = 91,139.72 × 48,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,955.81x = 4,376,499,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,499,949.59/65,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,355.03

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