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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,511.10, 98,266.65 and 44,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,511.10, 98,266.65 and 44,775.10 is: 67,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,511.10 : 98,266.65 = 44,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,511.10/98,266.65 = 44,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,511.10x = 98,266.65 × 44,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,511.10x = 4,399,899,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,899,080.42/65,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,162.65

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