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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,674.66, 98,514.88 and 24,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,674.66, 98,514.88 and 24,098.98 is: 36,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,674.66 : 98,514.88 = 24,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,674.66/98,514.88 = 24,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,674.66x = 98,514.88 × 24,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,674.66x = 2,374,108,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,108,122.82/65,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,149.53

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