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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,569.76, 98,330.48 and 23,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,569.76, 98,330.48 and 23,438.46 is: 35,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,569.76 : 98,330.48 = 23,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,569.76/98,330.48 = 23,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,569.76x = 98,330.48 × 23,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,569.76x = 2,304,715,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,715,022.26/65,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,149.05

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