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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,992.72, 91,068.96 and 35,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,992.72, 91,068.96 and 35,777.52 is: 49,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,992.72 : 91,068.96 = 35,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,992.72/91,068.96 = 35,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,992.72x = 91,068.96 × 35,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,992.72x = 3,258,221,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,221,537.78/65,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,372.44

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