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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,473.76, 98,253.66 and 35,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,473.76, 98,253.66 and 35,912.36 is: 53,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,473.76 : 98,253.66 = 35,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,473.76/98,253.66 = 35,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,473.76x = 98,253.66 × 35,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,473.76x = 3,528,520,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,520,809.24/65,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,892.14

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