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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,667.64, 98,502.86 and 23,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,667.64, 98,502.86 and 23,550.52 is: 35,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,667.64 : 98,502.86 = 23,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,667.64/98,502.86 = 23,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,667.64x = 98,502.86 × 23,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,667.64x = 2,319,793,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,793,574.49/65,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,326.28

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