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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,701.13, 98,553.51 and 18,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,701.13, 98,553.51 and 18,954 is: 28,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,701.13 : 98,553.51 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,701.13/98,553.51 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,701.13x = 98,553.51 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,701.13x = 1,867,983,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,983,228.54/65,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,431.53

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