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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,469.05, 98,212.64 and 23,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,469.05, 98,212.64 and 23,336.72 is: 35,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,469.05 : 98,212.64 = 23,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,469.05/98,212.64 = 23,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,469.05x = 98,212.64 × 23,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,469.05x = 2,291,960,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,960,880.14/65,469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,008.31

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