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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,991.80, 91,081.91 and 39,149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,991.80, 91,081.91 and 39,149.21 is: 54,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,991.80 : 91,081.91 = 39,149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,991.80/91,081.91 = 39,149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,991.80x = 91,081.91 × 39,149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,991.80x = 3,565,784,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,784,464.25/65,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,033.75

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