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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,340.18, 98,009.90 and 23,787.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,340.18, 98,009.90 and 23,787.18 is: 35,680.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,340.18 : 98,009.90 = 23,787.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,340.18/98,009.90 = 23,787.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,340.18x = 98,009.90 × 23,787.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,340.18x = 2,331,379,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,379,133.08/65,340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,680.64

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