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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,338.04, 98,030.10 and 23,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,338.04, 98,030.10 and 23,789.24 is: 35,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,338.04 : 98,030.10 = 23,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,338.04/98,030.10 = 23,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,338.04x = 98,030.10 × 23,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,338.04x = 2,332,061,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,061,576.12/65,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,692.25

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