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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,468.61, 98,245.96 and 35,907.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,468.61, 98,245.96 and 35,907.19 is: 53,884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,468.61 : 98,245.96 = 35,907.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,468.61/98,245.96 = 35,907.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,468.61x = 98,245.96 × 35,907.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,468.61x = 3,527,736,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,736,352.45/65,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,884.39

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