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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,675.16, 98,515.62 and 24,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,675.16, 98,515.62 and 24,099.48 is: 36,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,675.16 : 98,515.62 = 24,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,675.16/98,515.62 = 24,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,675.16x = 98,515.62 × 24,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,675.16x = 2,374,175,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,175,213.88/65,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,150.28

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