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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,475.16, 98,146.98 and 21,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,475.16, 98,146.98 and 21,069.28 is: 31,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,475.16 : 98,146.98 = 21,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,475.16/98,146.98 = 21,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,475.16x = 98,146.98 × 21,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,475.16x = 2,067,886,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,886,202.77/65,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,582.76

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