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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,313.55, 98,013.96 and 23,760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,313.55, 98,013.96 and 23,760.55 is: 35,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,313.55 : 98,013.96 = 23,760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,313.55/98,013.96 = 23,760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,313.55x = 98,013.96 × 23,760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,313.55x = 2,328,865,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,865,597.28/65,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,656.70

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