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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,317.80, 98,020.35 and 23,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,317.80, 98,020.35 and 23,764.80 is: 35,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,317.80 : 98,020.35 = 23,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,317.80/98,020.35 = 23,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,317.80x = 98,020.35 × 23,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,317.80x = 2,329,434,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,434,013.68/65,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.08

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