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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,462.44, 98,193.66 and 18,075.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,462.44, 98,193.66 and 18,075.97 is: 27,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,462.44 : 98,193.66 = 18,075.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,462.44/98,193.66 = 18,075.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,462.44x = 98,193.66 × 18,075.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,462.44x = 1,774,945,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,945,161.38/65,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,113.95

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