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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,675.24, 98,522.60 and 24,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,675.24, 98,522.60 and 24,119 is: 36,182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,675.24 : 98,522.60 = 24,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,675.24/98,522.60 = 24,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,675.24x = 98,522.60 × 24,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,675.24x = 2,376,266,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,266,589.40/65,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,182.08

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