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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,630.66, 98,298.23 and 45,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,630.66, 98,298.23 and 45,996.86 is: 68,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,630.66 : 98,298.23 = 45,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,630.66/98,298.23 = 45,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,630.66x = 98,298.23 × 45,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,630.66x = 4,521,409,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,409,939.32/65,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,891.74

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