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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,481.13, 98,239.82 and 26,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,481.13, 98,239.82 and 26,065.92 is: 39,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,481.13 : 98,239.82 = 26,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,481.13/98,239.82 = 26,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,481.13x = 98,239.82 × 26,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,481.13x = 2,560,711,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,711,354.10/65,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,106.10

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