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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,996.24, 90,952.68 and 46,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,996.24, 90,952.68 and 46,876.88 is: 64,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,996.24 : 90,952.68 = 46,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,996.24/90,952.68 = 46,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,996.24x = 90,952.68 × 46,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,996.24x = 4,263,577,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,577,866.04/65,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,603.35

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