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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,344.44, 98,028.18 and 30,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,344.44, 98,028.18 and 30,323.64 is: 45,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,344.44 : 98,028.18 = 30,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,344.44/98,028.18 = 30,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,344.44x = 98,028.18 × 30,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,344.44x = 2,972,571,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,571,240.18/65,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,490.81

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