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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,513.18, 98,269.78 and 16,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,513.18, 98,269.78 and 16,265.18 is: 24,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,513.18 : 98,269.78 = 16,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,513.18/98,269.78 = 16,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,513.18x = 98,269.78 × 16,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,513.18x = 1,598,375,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,375,660.26/65,513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.77

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