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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,976.96, 91,060.40 and 37,682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,976.96, 91,060.40 and 37,682.65 is: 52,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,976.96 : 91,060.40 = 37,682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,976.96/91,060.40 = 37,682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,976.96x = 91,060.40 × 37,682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,976.96x = 3,431,397,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,397,390.09/65,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,009.02

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