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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,621.80, 98,432.70 and 24,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,621.80, 98,432.70 and 24,063.40 is: 36,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,621.80 : 98,432.70 = 24,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,621.80/98,432.70 = 24,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,621.80x = 98,432.70 × 24,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,621.80x = 2,368,625,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,625,433.18/65,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,095.10

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