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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,385.27, 98,043.84 and 23,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,385.27, 98,043.84 and 23,259.24 is: 34,876.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,385.27 : 98,043.84 = 23,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,385.27/98,043.84 = 23,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,385.27x = 98,043.84 × 23,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,385.27x = 2,280,425,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,425,205.08/65,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,876.74

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