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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,425.80, 98,145.90 and 23,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,425.80, 98,145.90 and 23,881.80 is: 35,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,425.80 : 98,145.90 = 23,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,425.80/98,145.90 = 23,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,425.80x = 98,145.90 × 23,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,425.80x = 2,343,900,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,900,754.62/65,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,825.33

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