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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,553.11, 98,329.72 and 28,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,553.11, 98,329.72 and 28,088.88 is: 42,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,553.11 : 98,329.72 = 28,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,553.11/98,329.72 = 28,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,553.11x = 98,329.72 × 28,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,553.11x = 2,761,971,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,971,705.51/65,553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,133.34

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