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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,494.23, 98,093.64 and 45,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,494.23, 98,093.64 and 45,860.44 is: 68,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,494.23 : 98,093.64 = 45,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,494.23/98,093.64 = 45,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,494.23x = 98,093.64 × 45,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,494.23x = 4,498,617,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,617,491.60/65,494.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,687.23

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