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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,394.44, 98,066.76 and 38,747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,394.44, 98,066.76 and 38,747.95 is: 58,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,394.44 : 98,066.76 = 38,747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,394.44/98,066.76 = 38,747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,394.44x = 98,066.76 × 38,747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,394.44x = 3,799,885,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,885,913.14/65,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,107.17

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