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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,689.16, 98,385.98 and 46,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,689.16, 98,385.98 and 46,055.43 is: 68,979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,689.16 : 98,385.98 = 46,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,689.16/98,385.98 = 46,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,689.16x = 98,385.98 × 46,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,689.16x = 4,531,208,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,208,384.59/65,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,979.55

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