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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,327.40, 98,002.98 and 43,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,327.40, 98,002.98 and 43,159.32 is: 64,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,327.40 : 98,002.98 = 43,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,327.40/98,002.98 = 43,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,327.40x = 98,002.98 × 43,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,327.40x = 4,229,741,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,741,974.77/65,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,746.83

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