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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,452.62, 98,176.97 and 18,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,452.62, 98,176.97 and 18,070.60 is: 27,105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,452.62 : 98,176.97 = 18,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,452.62/98,176.97 = 18,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,452.62x = 98,176.97 × 18,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,452.62x = 1,774,117,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,117,044.70/65,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,105.36

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