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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,369.77, 98,060.49 and 25,387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,369.77, 98,060.49 and 25,387.80 is: 38,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,369.77 : 98,060.49 = 25,387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,369.77/98,060.49 = 25,387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,369.77x = 98,060.49 × 25,387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,369.77x = 2,489,539,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,539,740.30/65,369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,083.96

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