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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,526.76, 98,335.58 and 29,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,526.76, 98,335.58 and 29,992.42 is: 45,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,526.76 : 98,335.58 = 29,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,526.76/98,335.58 = 29,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,526.76x = 98,335.58 × 29,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,526.76x = 2,949,322,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,322,016.30/65,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,009.43

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