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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,467.23, 98,243.90 and 35,905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,467.23, 98,243.90 and 35,905.82 is: 53,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,467.23 : 98,243.90 = 35,905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,467.23/98,243.90 = 35,905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,467.23x = 98,243.90 × 35,905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,467.23x = 3,527,527,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,527,118.75/65,467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,882.33

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