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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,377.88, 98,081.39 and 23,824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,377.88, 98,081.39 and 23,824.88 is: 35,742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,377.88 : 98,081.39 = 23,824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,377.88/98,081.39 = 23,824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,377.88x = 98,081.39 × 23,824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,377.88x = 2,336,776,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,776,916.14/65,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,742.63

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