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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,554.18, 98,306.14 and 23,426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,554.18, 98,306.14 and 23,426.34 is: 35,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,554.18 : 98,306.14 = 23,426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,554.18/98,306.14 = 23,426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,554.18x = 98,306.14 × 23,426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,554.18x = 2,302,953,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,953,059.73/65,554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,130.53

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