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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,569.74, 98,330.49 and 23,438.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,569.74, 98,330.49 and 23,438.43 is: 35,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,569.74 : 98,330.49 = 23,438.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,569.74/98,330.49 = 23,438.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,569.74x = 98,330.49 × 23,438.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,569.74x = 2,304,712,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,712,306.73/65,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,149.02

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