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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,332.43, 97,998.29 and 23,779.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,332.43, 97,998.29 and 23,779.43 is: 35,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,332.43 : 97,998.29 = 23,779.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,332.43/97,998.29 = 23,779.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,332.43x = 97,998.29 × 23,779.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,332.43x = 2,330,343,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,343,358.28/65,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.01

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