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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,371.64, 98,067.18 and 30,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,371.64, 98,067.18 and 30,314.84 is: 45,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,371.64 : 98,067.18 = 30,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,371.64/98,067.18 = 30,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,371.64x = 98,067.18 × 30,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,371.64x = 2,972,890,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,890,870.95/65,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,476.77

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