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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,364.84, 98,082.90 and 25,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,364.84, 98,082.90 and 25,923.24 is: 38,898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,364.84 : 98,082.90 = 25,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,364.84/98,082.90 = 25,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,364.84x = 98,082.90 × 25,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,364.84x = 2,542,626,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,626,556.60/65,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,898.99

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