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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,469.84, 98,247.83 and 35,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,469.84, 98,247.83 and 35,908.44 is: 53,886.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,469.84 : 98,247.83 = 35,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,469.84/98,247.83 = 35,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,469.84x = 98,247.83 × 35,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,469.84x = 3,527,926,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,926,129.14/65,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,886.28

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