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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,472.84, 98,252.33 and 35,911.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,472.84, 98,252.33 and 35,911.45 is: 53,890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,472.84 : 98,252.33 = 35,911.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,472.84/98,252.33 = 35,911.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,472.84x = 98,252.33 × 35,911.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,472.84x = 3,528,383,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,383,579.44/65,472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,890.80

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