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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,207.70, 97,811.55 and 30,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,207.70, 97,811.55 and 30,215.70 is: 45,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,207.70 : 97,811.55 = 30,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,207.70/97,811.55 = 30,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,207.70x = 97,811.55 × 30,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,207.70x = 2,955,444,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,444,451.34/65,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,323.55

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