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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,957.06, 90,901.77 and 48,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,957.06, 90,901.77 and 48,023.66 is: 66,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,957.06 : 90,901.77 = 48,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,957.06/90,901.77 = 48,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,957.06x = 90,901.77 × 48,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,957.06x = 4,365,435,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,435,695.88/65,957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,186.03

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