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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,297.55, 97,940.88 and 46,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,297.55, 97,940.88 and 46,243.41 is: 69,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,297.55 : 97,940.88 = 46,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,297.55/97,940.88 = 46,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,297.55x = 97,940.88 × 46,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,297.55x = 4,529,120,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,120,269.60/65,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,361.26

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