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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,614.54, 98,273.84 and 30,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,614.54, 98,273.84 and 30,480.26 is: 45,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,614.54 : 98,273.84 = 30,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,614.54/98,273.84 = 30,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,614.54x = 98,273.84 × 30,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,614.54x = 2,995,412,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,412,194.40/65,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,651.65

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