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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,309.13, 97,963.71 and 43,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,309.13, 97,963.71 and 43,117.32 is: 64,675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,309.13 : 97,963.71 = 43,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,309.13/97,963.71 = 43,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,309.13x = 97,963.71 × 43,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,309.13x = 4,223,932,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,932,632.46/65,309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,675.99

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