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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,670.63, 98,545.79 and 26,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,670.63, 98,545.79 and 26,224.44 is: 39,352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,670.63 : 98,545.79 = 26,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,670.63/98,545.79 = 26,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,670.63x = 98,545.79 × 26,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,670.63x = 2,584,308,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,308,025.99/65,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,352.57

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