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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,573.74, 98,336.46 and 23,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,573.74, 98,336.46 and 23,442.46 is: 35,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,573.74 : 98,336.46 = 23,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,573.74/98,336.46 = 23,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,573.74x = 98,336.46 × 23,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,573.74x = 2,305,248,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,248,530.09/65,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,155.06

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