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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,033.78, 97,483.71 and 25,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,033.78, 97,483.71 and 25,574.90 is: 38,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,033.78 : 97,483.71 = 25,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,033.78/97,483.71 = 25,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,033.78x = 97,483.71 × 25,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,033.78x = 2,493,136,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,136,134.88/65,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,336.02

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