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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,407.20, 98,169.12 and 30,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,407.20, 98,169.12 and 30,366.60 is: 45,576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,407.20 : 98,169.12 = 30,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,407.20/98,169.12 = 30,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,407.20x = 98,169.12 × 30,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,407.20x = 2,981,062,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,062,399.39/65,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,576.98

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